Sberbank Russia’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin-Linked Bonds

Russia’s biggest bank, Sberbank, just did something most people probably didn’t see coming. They launched a structured bond that links investor payouts directly to how well Bitcoin performs, along with the strength of the US dollar against the Russian ruble. It’s the kind of move that would have raised eyebrows a few years ago, but.. The post Sberbank Russia’s Largest Bank Launches Bitcoin-Linked Bonds appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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Jun 3, 2025 - 17:00

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Russia’s biggest bank, Sberbank, just did something most people probably didn’t see coming. They launched a structured bond that links investor payouts directly to how well Bitcoin performs, along with the strength of the US dollar against the Russian ruble. It’s the kind of move that would have raised eyebrows a few years ago, but now it’s being rolled out under full regulatory approval.

This is one of the first serious Bitcoin-linked financial products ever offered by a major Russian institution. And while it’s not open to everyday retail investors just yet, it shows that crypto is starting to creep into the heart of traditional finance, even in places where crypto used to be treated more like a problem than a possibility.

How the Bond Actually Works

The new bond isn’t your typical crypto investment. You won’t need a wallet, and you’re not buying Bitcoin directly. Instead, the bond is structured to reward investors based on two things: whether Bitcoin’s price goes up and whether the dollar strengthens against the ruble.