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