原文：Russia Expands Crypto Push as Country's Largest Exchange Launches SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB Indexes
Key Takeaways
MOEX will launch SOL, XRP, TRX, and BNB indexes starting May 13 using global price feeds.
The move expands regulated crypto exposure in Russia beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum benchmarks.
At the same time, Russia is tightening self-custody rules ahead of broader crypto laws set for July.
Russia is moving deeper into crypto but on its own terms.
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the country’s largest securities exchange, will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes on May 13, tracking Solana (SOL), XRP, Tron (TRX), and Binance Coin (BNB).
The launch marks a notable expansion of regulated crypto exposure in Russia’s financial system, even as authorities tighten control over how individuals hold and move digital assets.
New Altcoin Benchmarks on MOEX
The new benchmarks—MOEXSOL, MOEXXRP, MOEXTRX, and MOEXBNB—will provide standardized price tracking for some of the market’s largest altcoins.
For institutional participants, that means clearer visibility into performance and a foundation for potential financial products tied to these assets.
MOEX already operates Bitcoin (MOEXBTC) and Ethereum (MOEXETH) indexes.
Expanding into additional tokens signals a shift from a limited pilot phase to a broader crypto benchmarking strategy.
Russian exchange adds multiple crypto indices. Credit: WuBlockchain on X.
Pricing for the new indexes will be based on aggregated data from major global exchanges: 50% from Binance, 20% from Bybit, 15% from OKX, and 15% from Bitget.
This approach is designed to reflect deeper liquidity and reduce the risk of distorted pricing from thinner markets.
At the same time, MOEX is increasing the update frequency of its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum indexes, refreshing them every 15 seconds during trading hours.
The exchange has indicated plans to expand its crypto index suite further, potentially reaching up to 10 benchmarks over time.
For now, any financial products linked to these indexes will be restricted to professional in