# Anatoly Popov

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Russia's Regulated Crypto Framework Takes Effect — The new framework empowers the Bank of Russia to approve tradeable cryptocurrencies and introduces a 300,000-ruble annual purchase limit for non-qualified investors.
- **2026-08-30**: Sberbank Reveals BTC, ETH, USDT Collateral Plans — Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov says Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin now and add Ethereum and USDT after the Bank of Russia allows them for public circulation.
- **2025-12**: Sberbank Pilots Crypto-Collateralized Lending — Sberbank extends a corporate loan secured by cryptocurrency mined by Intelion Data, using its custody infrastructure to hold the collateral during the loan period.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Sberbank Plans BTC, ETH, USDT Loans as Russia Sets 300K Ruble Cap
2026-08-31 00:37:02 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Russia's largest bank is preparing to expand crypto-collateralized lending beyond Bitcoin, with Ethereum and USDT pending central bank approval. The move aligns with a new regulatory framework effective September 1 that includes a 300,000-ruble retail purchase cap and knowledge test for non-qualified investors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sberbank-crypto-loans-russia-300k-ruble-cap

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