Moscow Exchange Plans BTC and ETH Perpetual Futures for Pros

The significance here is less about the products themselves and more about where they sit: a sanctioned-jurisdiction exchange building regulated crypto derivatives for a qualified audience, rather than retail. That positions Russia's onshore market as a parallel venue for professional crypto exposure, distinct from offshore perpetuals. The open question is whether other domestic venues follow with comparable offerings, and how local regulators treat perpetuals specifically, given their funding-rate mechanics differ from dated futures.