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Russia is using Bitcoin for international payments

Russia is using Bitcoin for international payments

Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has announced that Russian companies have started using Bitcoin and other cryptos for international trade. “Such transactions are already occurring. We believe they should be expanded and developed further,” he told Russia 24 TV . He also made it clear that this is just the beginning, calling crypto payments “the future of international trade.” From Bitcoin bans to full-blown adoption Russia’s crypto history has been wild. In 2017, the government looked at blockchain tech like a curious kid with a new toy, but it quickly slammed the brakes, banning cryptos for payments. The official excuse? Concerns about financial stability and preventing shady activities. Fast forward to 2020, and the rules softened, but not by much. Crypto was legalized, but their use for transactions remained off the table. Now, 2024 has flipped the script. Russia’s lawmakers gave mining the green light, effective November 1, and legalized the use of crypto for cross-border payments. The timing isn’t random. With sanctions making traditional trade channels nearly impossible, crypto has become the lifeline. Russia isn’t playing small ball here. In 2023 alone, the country mined 54,000 Bitcoins, pulling in 50 billion rubles (around $550 million) in tax revenue. With new laws in place, the potential for growth is massive. President Vladimir Putin threw his weight behind them, criticizing the U.S. for using the dollar as a political weapon. “The U.S. undermines the dollar’s role as a global reserve currency,” he said earlier this month, calling Bitcoin a viable alternative. And for good measure, he added, “No one in the world can regulate Bitcoin.” The country is now the second-largest Bitcoin mining hub in the world, right behind the United States. Why? Cheap electricity and freezing weather. Perfect conditions for running mining rigs 24/7. But here’s the catch: all that mining comes with a huge electricity bill. To keep things under control, the government has slapped mining bans on ten regions, including Dagestan and Chechnya. Starting January 1, these bans will last six years. And it doesn’t stop there. Seasonal restrictions are set for energy-heavy areas like Irkutsk during winter. Eastern Europe is already a hotbed for crypto activity, and Russia is leading the charge. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the region handled $499 billion in on-chain crypto value, and Russia ranked seventh globally for crypto adoption. These platforms allow users to sidestep traditional banks, which have become increasingly isolated due to sanctions. Land a High-Paying Web3 Job in 90 Days: The Ultimate Roadmap

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