Russia will begin trialing the use of cryptocurrencies for cross-border payments next week
Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week, a move mainly to address the payment difficulties caused by international sanctions to Russian companies.
On July 30 this year, the Russian Duma passed a bill on cross-border payments of digital currencies and a bill on the legalization of crypto mining. According to the new law, from September 1, 2024, Russia will allow cross-border settlement and transactions of digital currencies within the framework of the Experimental Legal System (EPR), and will also legalize cryptocurrency mining in Russia from November.
Although cryptocurrencies will be used for international payments in Russia, their use in the country remains restricted, and the existing ban on the use of cryptocurrencies as legal tender for regular payments in Russia has not been lifted.
Russia's move is an attempt in the context of international sanctions. The United States and its allies have imposed multiple rounds of economic sanctions on Russia, including restrictions on international transactions of Russian banks and freezing of assets, which has greatly limited Russia's financial operating space in the global market. The use of cryptocurrencies for cross-border payments has some potential advantages, such as the possibility of reducing transaction costs, improving transaction efficiency, and to a certain extent circumventing the restrictions of traditional financial sanctions.
However, cross-border crypto payments also have some risks and challenges. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, with large price fluctuations, which may bring uncertainty to transactions. In addition, there are risks such as insufficient supervision, money laundering and terrorist financing in the cryptocurrency field.
Overall, Russia's trial of cross-border crypto payments is an exploration and response strategy in a specific context, and its future development and effects need further observation and evaluation.
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