Bitcoin (BTC) price may not reflect this yet, but a significant development has occurred for cryptocurrencies. The US is approving cryptocurrency ETFs, and the Chinese government is legitimizing crypto through Hong Kong. Turkey has enacted its crypto law, and now it’s Russia’s turn. Cryptocurrencies are becoming globally popular.
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According to the latest update from RIA, the Russian parliament has approved a bill allowing the use of cryptocurrencies in international trade. Iran has long been known to permit international trade with domestically mined BTC. Now, sanction-hit Russia has found its solution in crypto. We should consider this topic in a few points.
Cryptocurrency demand will increase in Russia.
- The US will try to limit Russia’s move because it bypasses sanctions with crypto.
- US politicians are distancing from anti-crypto stances due to upcoming elections, raising questions on how they’ll block Russia.
- Trump’s pro-crypto stance may be linked to pro-Russia narratives by Democrats, leading to anti-crypto actions.
Venezuela and similar countries are already using cryptocurrencies to bypass international sanctions.
