Key Highlights:
- Russia to rule out clear crypto regulations by June 2026.
- Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to rule out indices and futures on the platform for Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Tron (TRX).
- MOEX also plans to rule out perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum as well.
Moscow Exchange is planning to add more crypto options in 2026. They will offer indices and futures for Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Tron (TRX), similar to what they already have for Bitcoin and Ethereum. All trades will be settled in cash to follow Russian Central Bank rules.
Announcement Details
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is ready to expand its wings and offer new indices and futures for Solana (SOL) Ripple (XRP) and Tron (TRX). These products will track the performance of each cryptocurrency, which is similar to MOEX’s existing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) index futures.
As per the announcement by Wu Blockchain, the new futures contracts will have monthly expiration dates and all of this will be settled in cash and not through tokens, in order to comply with regulations set by the Central Bank of Russia. The access to these products has been restricted to professional, qualified investors.
MOEX’s earlier BTC and ETH index futures, which were launched in late 2025, recorded a significant amount of trading activity, where the volumes exceeded 418 million rubles on its very first day and this number indicated its strong market interest.
Regulatory Compliance
As stated above, all of these products follow the Central Bank of Russia’s rules and are cash-settled, so that the MOEX does not have to hold the actual crypto.
In December 2025, the CBR set a framework for full crypto laws and these laws could be finalized and could come into effect somewhere around June 2026. With these laws, rules and regulations like licensing for exchanges and classifications of crypto assets will be officially in place.
Existing Crypto Products
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) took a major step into regulated crypto trading in 2025 as it managed to launch Bitcoin futures that were linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on June 4, which was followed by Ethereum-linked futures on August 5.
These contracts have been designed in such a way that only qualified and experienced investors can access them. These products provide exposure to the underlying crypto without ever owning them. These tokens are quoted in US dollars, but they are settled in Russian rubles.
These launches marked Russia’s first regulated crypto derivatives offerings, which managed to bring in a strong trading volume, highlighting a strong investor interest.
Future Expansions
MOEX is also looking at other business options as well. It is also planning to offer perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which do not have any expiration date, and let the positions run continuously. There is no set launch date as of now but it follows existing perpetual futures for currencies, gold, and stocks.
Other Russian exchanges are also getting ready for spot-style crypto trading after new rules in July 2026, possibly including stablecoins with limits for retail investors.
Market Context
With a move towards clear crypto regulations, Russia is following the global trend. Solana’s strong growth in 2026 boosts its index. MOEX focuses on professional-only index futures and perpetuals, though specific crypto products are not listed as of now.
