New Cryptocurrency Statement from the Russian Ministry of Finance: “We’ve Reconciled”

Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies arguing that it cannot be used as a payment method Central Bank of Russia He began to soften his stance.

According to local news agency TASS, the Central Bank of Russia has changed its stance on the regulation of cryptocurrencies, allowing cryptocurrencies to be used in cross-border payments.

Speaking to local TV channel Russia-24 about this Alexei Moiseev, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, Ministry of Finance and Central Bank crypto- He stated that they have reached a common point on the issue and believe that it is necessary to legalize cryptocurrencies in cross-border payments in the near future.

“As for the regulation of the cryptocurrency market, the difference in the approaches of the parties continued.

But I can say that the Central Bank has also re-evaluated its approach to its use in payments, taking into account that the situation has changed.

The infrastructure we have planned for cryptocurrencies may contain some strict and strict rules for cross-border transfers. But for this, we need to legalize these transfers first.”

Many Russian citizens crypto- Stating that he uses foreign platforms to open the wallet, Alexei Moiseev emphasized the importance of enabling local crypto services in Russia.

“For this to happen in Russia, it must first be done by organizations that are regulated by the central bank and comply with money laundering and know-your-customer requirements.”

Cryptocurrencies made a statement in June about its use in international payments. Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of RussiaHe said that cryptocurrencies can be used for international payments.