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$PI Russia announces that foreign trade can be settled with cryptocurrencies. Which country will be the next to follow? Guess, comrades.
Latest developments (April 22, 2026)
- The Russian State Duma (lower house) approved the cryptocurrency regulation bill in the first reading, clarifying:
- Prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies for domestic payments, with the ruble remaining the only legal currency.
- Allowing cryptocurrencies for foreign trade/cross-border transaction settlements to circumvent Western sanctions.
- The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, after second and third readings, review by the Federation Council, and presidential signing.
- The Central Bank is responsible for licensing and regulation; only licensed exchanges/institutions can provide related services.
- Transactions exceeding 100k rubles (about $1,300) must be reported to the Central Bank and anti-money laundering agencies.
Background and Pilot Program
- Since September 2024, cross-border cryptocurrency settlements have been permitted within an experimental framework.
- Russian companies have used Bitcoin, stablecoins, and others to settle for oil, metals, grains, and more with partners in China, Turkey, India, and other countries.
- Goal: bypass SWIFT, reduce dependence on the US dollar, and lower the impact of sanctions.