[Russian Central Bank Finalizes Rules for Retail Crypto Trading: Effective November 17, Retail Investors Limited to 300,000 Rubles Annually] According to Cointelegraph, the Central Bank of Russia has finalized rules allowing trading platforms to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading to retail investors, effective November 17. Non-accredited investors can purchase a maximum of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,700) worth of cryptocurrency annually through each intermediary. Accredited investors are not subject to this limit, and all investors must pass a mandatory test before trading. The service can be provided by brokerages, asset management firms, and cryptocurrency trading service providers. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1. Furthermore, direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading between individuals will be prohibited from July 1, 2027. Previously, the Central Bank of Russia approved the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for retail trading.