Sberbank moves to scale crypto-backed lending on February 6, 2026 after pilot

On February 6, 2026, Sberbank said it is finalizing infrastructure to expand loans secured by digital assets after piloting Russia’s first crypto-collateralized loan in late December. The bank sees strong corporate demand and Sovcombank has also moved into crypto-secured lending. The rollout will hinge on upcoming Russian regulations, targeted for adoption by July 1, 2026.