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In an important step toward integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system, the government of Belarus and its central bank issued an official decision recognizing cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), as valid underlying assets for over-the-counter (OTC) financial instruments. This decision is set to take effect on May 27th.
What the new regulation includes
The decision expands the list of permitted underlying assets for OTC trading derivatives to include cryptocurrencies. Previously, this list was limited to traditional assets such as futures, options, interest rates, and stock indices.
Non-deliverable OTC trading products are financial contracts settled in cash based on the difference in the asset's price at maturity, without the actual delivery of the underlying asset.
This structure allows investors to benefit from price fluctuations without needing to own the asset itself.