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Russia Embraces Crypto to Combat Sanctions and Boost Economy

Russia's State Duma passes bills to legalize cryptocurrency for cross-border payments and crypto mining. The move aims to counter Western sanctions, with laws potentially effective by September 1.
Ravi KumarBy Ravi KumarJuly 30, 2024Updated:July 30, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Key Takeaways

  • Russia’s State Duma has approved bills to legalize cryptocurrency mining and expand the legal use of cryptocurrencies, aiming to implement these laws by September 1.
  • The new laws are designed to help Russia mitigate the impact of Western sanctions by potentially enabling international transactions using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Russia is advancing legislation to integrate cryptocurrency more deeply into its economic framework, Bloomberg reports. Lawmakers in the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, the State Duma, passed a cryptocurrency bill today, as well as separate legislation regulating crypto mining.

This initiative seeks to legalize cryptocurrency mining and possibly broaden the legal scope of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency usage amid escalating sanctions from the West.

The proposed legislative changes, which are anticipated to pass swiftly through the necessary bureaucratic channels and receive President Vladimir Putin’s endorsement, could become law as early as September 1.

This rapid progression from proposal to policy reflects the urgency to mitigate the impact of international sanctions.

#JustIn: Russia to legalize #Bitcoin #cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions. pic.twitter.com/Tf5B5UkYg0

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Cryptocurrency mining, while a lucrative endeavor, has not been without controversy globally, often criticized for its substantial energy consumption and environmental impact. However, for Russia, the economic incentives appear to outweigh these concerns. The country boasts an abundance of energy resources and a cold climate, ideal for the energy-intensive process of mining digital currencies.

The legal maneuvering around cryptocurrencies in Russia has been complex and at times contradictory. While the use of cryptocurrencies for payments within Russia remains prohibited, their use as an investment tool has been cautiously embraced. This nuanced approach highlights the delicate balance the Russian government aims to maintain: encouraging technological and economic innovation while safeguarding the broader financial system.

Despite previous resistance from the Central Bank of Russia, which in January 2022 proposed banning cryptocurrencies citing risks to financial stability, the political leadership is pushing forward. President Putin’s recent comments emphasizing the necessity of not “missing the moment” in regulating cryptocurrencies reflect a pragmatic recognition of their growing role in global trade and finance.

Internationally, the use of cryptocurrencies in circumventing sanctions is not a novel strategy, but it is one that is gaining traction among sanctioned states. By potentially allowing cryptocurrencies to facilitate international transactions, Russia could lessen the sting of financial exclusion imposed by Western sanctions. However, this approach is fraught with risks, including the potential for increased scrutiny and countermeasures from opposing geopolitical blocs.

As Russia aligns its legal framework to accommodate these digital assets, the global financial community watches closely. The implications of Russia’s pivot towards cryptocurrencies extend far beyond its borders, posing questions about the future of financial regulation, the effectiveness of international sanctions, and the evolving landscape of global economic warfare.

Read Also: Bitcoin Can Be A Savior For Russia Against US Sanctions

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Ravi is Founder and Chief Content Officer of AlexaBlockchain. He writes about everything at the cross-section of blockchain, crypto, AI, markets, and the economy. Ravi can be reached at ravi@alexablockchain.com

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