Russia Approves Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT—But No XRP
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Russia's central bank has approved trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, clearing their liquidity bar, but XRP remains off-limits for retail investors. This decision allows for the trading of these three cryptocurrencies, but other popular options, including XRP, are still restricted. The move reflects Russia's cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether clear the central bank's liquidity bar—everything else, including XRP, stays off-limits for retail.