Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov reported that domestic companies have started to use Bitcoin and other digital assets for international payments. This became possible due to recent legislative changes aimed at mitigating Western sanctions.

President Vladimir Putin supported the use of Bitcoin, noting its resilience to global regulation.

Russia has intensified efforts to legalize mining, seeking to strengthen its position in this area. However, authorities have also stepped up the fight against illegal mining, especially in the Irkutsk region, and extended the winter ban on mining until 2031.