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Russia's Use of Bitcoin in International Trade: Implications and Challenges

Russia's Use of Bitcoin in International Trade: Implications and Challenges

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago


In today's world, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming an integral part of various countries' financial systems. Despite restrictions on mining in some regions, Russia has begun using Bitcoin for foreign economic activities to bypass Western sanctions. This could significantly impact the global economy and cryptocurrency prices.

Bitcoin in Foreign Trade

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed that the country has started using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade. This move was enabled by legislative changes aimed at circumventing economic sanctions imposed by Western nations. Earlier this year, Russia legalized the use of cryptocurrencies in international trade and formalized mining operations within the country.

Russia Turns to Bitcoin to Evade Sanctions

The new legislation allowing the use of Bitcoin for cross-border transactions has become a necessity for Russia due to heavy sanctions from Western countries. Since 2014, Russia has faced massive sanctions that intensified after the full-scale war on Ukraine in 2022, making it the most sanctioned country in the world. President Putin views Bitcoin as a way to bypass these sanctions, as BTC is decentralized and not controlled by any single country. He argues that the US dollar has been used as a weapon, and Bitcoin, not controlled by any state, is the perfect means to avoid sanctions.

Potential Challenges

While Putin’s strategy suggests that sanctions on Russia are working, integrating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could help Russia evade these sanctions. However, bypassing the US-led international financial system on a large scale would be challenging. The biggest obstacle for Russia's global trade is the current state of Bitcoin acceptance by governments. Only five countries, including the UAE, Russia, Brazil, El Salvador, and the United States, have proposed having Bitcoin as part of their system. As a result, Russia and Putin may face significant challenges. Furthermore, most crypto exchanges will likely avoid conducting Russia-related operations due to regulations.

The increased use of Bitcoin by state actors like Russia could have a significant impact on BTC’s price. The price of the cryptocurrency typically increases with demand and buying pressure. Therefore, widespread usage could be beneficial for BTC and help drive its price up.

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