Belarus

Belarus Greenlights Cryptobanks, Integrating Digital Assets Into Its Financial System

The latest decision pushed Belarus to formalize crypto within its regulated financial system. The Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, signed Decree No. 19 today, which allows Belarus to officially launch cryptobanks, a hybrid financial institutions that combine digital token operations with traditional banking, payments, and related services. According to the announcement,

January 16, 2026 2 mins read

Belarus Plans Crypto Mining Expansion Amid U.S. Strategic Reserve Move

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has directed his government to assess the possibility of large-scale cryptocurrency mining using the country’s excess electricity. The Belarusian president’s comments come amid reports that the United States, under President Donald Trump, is considering a strategic national reserve for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. “If it is

March 6, 2025 3 mins read

Belarus Plans Partial Ban on Crypto Transactions Curbing Illegal Transfers

Belarus is getting ready to impose a partial ban on cryptocurrencies. Sunday’s announcement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that criminals were using P2P crypto services as a means of money laundering. In addition, the group said in the statement that it was working on legislation to prohibit the

July 4, 2023 2 mins read

Belarusian President Legally Signs the Decree for Crypto-Friendly Movement

Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko is a Belarusian politician who is serving the longest period as a European president. As a supporting act, the President newly signed a decree legalizing crypto related activities in the country. Thus, Belarus is seeking a growing appetite for cryptocurrency in the marketplace. To be more specific,

February 16, 2022 2 mins read