{"id":458968,"date":"2024-12-25T18:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T18:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=458968"},"modified":"2024-12-25T18:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T18:08:27","slug":"russian-firms-turn-to-bitcoin-stablecoins-for-global-trade-amid-sanctions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/russian-firms-turn-to-bitcoin-stablecoins-for-global-trade-amid-sanctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian firms turn to Bitcoin, stablecoins for global trade amid sanctions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Russia is actively using <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> and other cryptocurrencies to counteract the impact of Western sanctions on its economy,\u00a0Reuters reported on Dec. 25.<\/p>\n<p>The report cited Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who recently stated that Russian companies have begun to utilize digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin mined within the country, for international transactions. He reportedly said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__small__1kGq2 body__full_width__ekUdw body__small_body__2vQyf article-body__paragraph__2-BtD\" data-testid=\"paragraph-3\">\n<p>&#8220;As part of the experimental regime, it is possible to use bitcoins, which we had mined here in Russia (in foreign trade transactions). Such transactions are already occurring.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Besides Bitcoin, blockchain analysis firm <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/chainalysis\/\">Chainlysis<\/a> suggested that stablecoins like <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/tether\/\">USDT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/usd-coin\/\">USDC<\/a> play a role in Russia's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chainalysis.com\/blog\/russias-cryptocurrency-legislated-sanctions-evasion\/\">international trade<\/a>. These digital assets offer high liquidity, but their centralized control could challenge their broader adoption.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Russia turned to crypto<\/h2>\n<p>This strategic move comes after Western nations <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/us-uk-initiate-joint-probe-into-20-billion-moved-via-crypto-to-evade-russian-sanctions\/\">imposed sanctions<\/a> following Russia's actions in Ukraine. These measures have significantly restricted the ability of Russian firms to engage in international trade through conventional banking systems.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Russia has sought alternatives, with cryptocurrencies becoming a prominent solution.<\/p>\n<p>In July, Russian legislators passed a <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/russian-lawmakers-pass-bill-legalizing-bitcoin-mining-crypto-payments-for-international-trade\/\">law permitting<\/a> the use of digital currencies in cross-border trade. By November, President Vladimir Putin had <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/russia-approves-tax-on-crypto-mining-and-transactions\/\">formalized legislation<\/a> categorizing cryptocurrencies as property for foreign trade purposes. This move introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/russia-approves-tax-on-crypto-mining-and-transactions\/\">tax incentives<\/a> for digital transactions and exempted crypto mining and sales from VAT.<\/p>\n<p>Putin has also openly <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/putin-says-bitcoin-is-inevitable-endorses-btc-over-us-dollar-as-global-reserve-currency\/\">supported digital currencies<\/a>, describing them as unstoppable tools to enhance economic efficiency and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Siluanov echoed this sentiment, expressing confidence that crypto adoption in international trade will grow in the coming year. He said these measures will continue expanding, providing Russian companies greater flexibility in navigating global markets.<\/p>\n<p>He added:<\/p>\n<div class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__small__1kGq2 body__full_width__ekUdw body__small_body__2vQyf article-body__paragraph__2-BtD\" data-testid=\"paragraph-3\">\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We believe they should be expanded and developed further. I am confident this will happen next year.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite these advancements, Russia's crypto adoption has limitations. For context, the government plans to enforce a <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/russia-to-limit-mining-in-energy-strapped-regions-until-2031\/\">six-year mining ban<\/a> in ten regions starting in January 2025 to address energy concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russia is actively using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to counteract the impact of Western sanctions on its economy,\u00a0Reuters reported on Dec. 25. The report cited Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who recently stated that Russian companies have begun to utilize digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin mined within the country, for international transactions. 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