Sberbank considers implementing ruble loans collateralized by cryptocurrency

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is considering implementing crypto-backed loans, allowing customers to borrow rubles based on digital assets as collateral. This development indicates a significant shift in the traditional Russian financial system’s approach to the cryptocurrency market, which has previously faced numerous legal restrictions.

Sberbank Vice Chairman Anatoly Popov stated that the bank is ready to work closely with regulators to build the necessary legal, technical, and operational infrastructure for this new type of lending. According to him, Sberbank’s goal is not only to experiment but also to integrate crypto-backed lending transactions into the official framework in the near future.

If approved, this initiative could open new liquidity sources for the digital asset market and help Sberbank expand its financial product portfolio amid the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies.