#2025加密趋势预测 Russia unleashes counter-sanctions move: integrating Bitcoin into the international payment system. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated on Wednesday that in response to Western sanctions, Russia has amended its laws to allow businesses to use Bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments.

Sanctions have complicated trade between Russia and major partners like Turkey, as local banks are extremely cautious about transactions involving Russia to avoid scrutiny from Western regulatory bodies.

This year, Russia has permitted the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade and has taken steps to legalize the mining of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Russia is one of the global leaders in Bitcoin mining.