According to Reuters, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced on Wednesday that changes in Russian legislation allow businesses to use Bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments. This year, Russia has permitted the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade and has taken steps to legalize the mining of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. Siluanov stated in an interview with Russia 24 television channel: "As part of the experimental system, we can use Bitcoin mined in Russia (for foreign trade transactions)."