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How Russia Leverages Cryptocurrencies in Oil Trade to Bypass Sanctions

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 hours ago


As Russia seeks to strengthen its economic ties, it turns to cryptocurrencies to navigate around international sanctions imposed by the West.

Increasing Use of Cryptocurrencies in Oil Trade

According to Reuters, Russian oil companies have started using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins such as Tether to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into rubles. This allows them to bypass traditional banking networks, particularly the need for U.S. dollars. This practice was enabled by legislative changes in 2024 that permitted the use of digital currencies in international trade.

Restrictions and Opportunities for Investors

The Bank of Russia recently proposed a three-year pilot allowing select high-net-worth investors to trade cryptocurrencies under strict regulation. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov confirmed that Russian companies are actively using cryptocurrencies to circumvent economic sanctions from the U.S. and its allies.

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This practice is not unique to Russia. Other sanctioned countries, such as Venezuela and Iran, have also turned to cryptocurrencies to keep their economies afloat. The aggressive adoption of digital currencies in energy trade marks a significant effort to bypass imposed restrictions.

The use of cryptocurrencies in international trade is becoming a new tool for bypassing economic sanctions, helping countries to maintain economic resilience.

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