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Russia to Use Cryptocurrencies for International Trade Amid Western Sanctions Starting Next Month

Starting September 2024, Russia will use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for international trade, circumventing Western sanctions. This move could reshape global trade finance and highlight Russia's shift toward digital currencies.
Ravi KumarBy Ravi KumarAugust 27, 2024Updated:August 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Russia is likely to begin using cryptocurrencies for international trade transactions starting next week. This move is part of Russia’s strategy to navigate around Western sanctions imposed due to geopolitical tensions, particularly following its actions in Ukraine.

The Russian State Duma recently passed a bill allowing businesses to use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for international trade. This legislation is expected to come into effect in September 2024, with the first transactions anticipated before the year ends.

What is the reasons behind the move? The adoption of cryptocurrencies for trade is aimed at mitigating the effects of sanctions by facilitating transactions that bypass traditional financial systems like SWIFT, which can be influenced by Western sanctions. This step also reflects Russia’s broader interest in digital currencies, including the development of its own digital ruble.

Implications

  • Economic: This could potentially stabilize or even boost Russia’s trade with countries willing to accept cryptocurrencies, providing an alternative to the dollar and euro in trade settlements.
  • Geopolitical: It might encourage other sanctioned or economically isolated countries to explore cryptocurrencies, potentially leading to a broader shift in global trade finance mechanisms.
  • Regulatory: While this opens up new avenues for Russian trade, it also poses risks related to the volatility and regulatory uncertainties surrounding cryptocurrencies.

This development marks a notable shift in Russia’s financial strategy, leveraging cryptocurrencies not just for evasion of sanctions but also as part of a broader move towards digital currencies in its economic framework.

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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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