Sber Pioneers Regulated Bitcoin-Linked Bonds in Russia

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In a move blending traditional finance with digital assets, Sber—Russia’s largest bank—has rolled out a regulatory-compliant Bitcoin-linked bond.

The product, already live for qualified investors in OTC markets, will soon list on the Moscow Stock Exchange, offering broader access under strict oversight.

Unlike volatile crypto exchanges, Sber’s bond tracks Bitcoin’s USD price and USD/RUB forex rates while settling entirely in rubles—ensuring compliance with Russian law.

Investors gain crypto exposure without handling actual Bitcoin, as all transactions occur on regulated platforms.

The bank also announced plans to launch Bitcoin futures on its SberInvestments platform starting June 4, marking another step in bridging Russia’s traditional and digital finance sectors.