The Bank of Russia may soon allow qualified investors access to crypto-tied products. These will include financial derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets, provided they are non-deliverable. This means that investors cannot take actual possession of the underlying crypto.
The decision signals a small but notable shift in Russia’s stance on digital assets. While the central bank continues to warn against direct crypto investments, it now appears more open to alternatives.
Conservative Access for Qualified Investors Only
The new instruments are not a green light for retail trading or widespread crypto exposure. Instead, they are aimed at qualified investors—typically institutions or individuals with financial expertise and large capital reserves. Financial institutions offering these products are expected to adopt a conservative approach. This means fully covering potential losses with capital and placing strict limits on each investor’s exposure.
The Bank of Russia also announced plans to formalise this conservative strategy within the year. The move comes amid concerns over the volatility of digital assets and aims to ensure that fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices do not threaten broader financial stability.
The Bank of Russia has announced it will allow financial institutions to offer crypto-linked derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets to qualified investors. These must be non-deliverable products, meaning investors won’t directly receive crypto.…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 29, 2025
This cautious approach mirrors trends seen in other countries. For example, in the United States, investment firms like BlackRock have launched Bitcoin ETFs. This will give investors crypto exposure without directly holding the asset. These instruments often come with similar conditions, such as non-deliverability and institutional safeguards.
More About Crypto Adoption
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has disclosed in a recent SEC Form 13F filing that it holds 25,656 shares of Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy), a company renowned for its substantial Bitcoin holdings. This acquisition provides SAMA with indirect exposure to Bitcoin, as Strategy currently holds approximately 568,840 BTC, valued at around $68 billion.
NEW: The Saudi Central Bank has reported holding Strategy ($MSTR) shares today, per SEC 13F filing pic.twitter.com/6DgsKV9Fk3
— Julian Fahrer (@Julian__Fahrer) May 15, 2025
This move aligns with a broader trend of central banks and sovereign wealth funds diversifying their portfolios to include assets linked to cryptocurrencies. For instance, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has increased its investments in companies with significant crypto exposure, such as Strategy and Coinbase.
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