VTB said on December 5, 2025 that it plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading to clients in 2026, aiming to be the first Russian bank to provide direct access to spot markets. The rollout will depend on regulatory approvals and details about custody and trading partners.
VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, will let clients buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly via brokerage accounts starting next year, expanding beyond its current derivatives exposure.