Sberbank Explores Cryptocurrency-Backed Loans in Russia’s Growing Digital Market
Sberbank, Russia's leading banking institution, is venturing into cryptocurrency-backed loans despite the nascent state of the country's digital asset regulations. The MOVE aligns with the bank's strategy to adapt its services to forthcoming government standards, emphasizing infrastructure development to support innovative financial offerings.
The bank is also expanding its digital asset financing capabilities, having facilitated over 160 issuances in 2025 alone. Notably, Sberbank has pioneered digital asset applications in real estate and oil—sectors traditionally underserved by blockchain-based financing.