Russia’s Largest Bank Considers Launching Crypto-Collateral Lending

Editorial portrait of a Sberbank executive in a modern office, examining a tablet with crypto assets and a digital ledger.

Sberbank is exploring ruble-denominated loans secured by cryptocurrencies, positioning the product as a liquidity tool for corporate and retail clients who want access to cash without selling their holdings. The initiative is being developed alongside pilot token issuance and custody plans, with a regulatory roadmap targeting full implementation by July 1, 2026, and it is […]