MTS Bank is planning to kick off crypto trading in Q4 2026. At launch, the bank aims to give customers access to core digital asset services: buy and sell, secure storage with balance checks, and full transaction history.

The Next Phase for Crypto Services

Down the road, MTS Bank plans to add crypto to its "MTS Investments" platform. They’re also looking at rolling out trust management for digital assets and using these tools for cross-border payments.

Central Bank of Russia’s Regulatory Framework

All services will operate under Central Bank of Russia guidelines. Retail investors who aren’t qualified will need to pass a test and will face a crypto purchase cap of 300,000 rubles per year.

MTS Fintech’s Crypto Ambitions

On top of that, MTS Fintech is looking into launching a crypto exchange and a digital asset depository as part of the new regulatory push.