News list for "Belarus"
According to DL News, the Belarusian Ministry of Information has blocked access to at least three large cryptocurrency exchanges, namely Bybit, Bitget and OKX, but the ministry has not yet explained its reasons. When Belarusian users try to access these sites, the page displays a message: "Access to this information resource is restricted according to the decision of the Ministry of Information of the Republic of Belarus. This is taken in accordance with the Law on Mass Media. A search of the da...
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree banning the country's citizens from using foreign cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers, and only allowing digital asset trading on domestic platforms. The move is primarily aimed at residents of the High-Tech Park (HTP) and aims to strengthen consumer protection and prevent cryptocurrencies from being used for illegal activities.
According to a report by Cryptopolitan, the head of Belarus' main audit agency said that in preparation for the assessment by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the regional equivalent of the anti-money laundering organization EAG, authorities have established and are updating a register of cryptocurrency wallets specifically designed to record criminals. The official also pointed out that Belarus has passed regulations on the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions, as well as other measur...
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko supports cryptocurrency mining in Belarus, arguing that cryptocurrencies could become an alternative to the US dollar.
According to Cointelegraph, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged banks to expand the use of cryptocurrencies in response to the economic impact of sanctions.
According to local media reports, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged the government to implement stricter regulation of the crypto industry. According to reports, Lukashenko warned that lax regulation is harming investor safety and national economic interests. A state audit found that about half of citizens' investments were diverted to foreign crypto platforms, but were not returned, which the president condemned at a high-level government meeting. The inspection conducted by t...
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has instructed lawmakers to create transparent rules for the country's cryptocurrency market. Lukashenko noted that in 2023, he "issued a series of instructions to ensure comprehensive regulation of the field of digital tokens and cryptocurrencies". He was referring to Belarusian Presidential Decree No. 80, which calls for the development of a national crypto framework. The role of government entities as well as government-backed IT Special Economic Zone...
According to belta, the National Bank of Belarus has prepared a series of government decisions aimed at achieving a breakthrough in the cryptocurrency market in Belarus. Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, after reporting to President Alexander Lukashenko, said that they have made concrete proposals to include cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets in financial policy. These proposals have received preliminary support from the President, and specific draft regulations are ready. ...
Market news: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree on the conscription of reserve officers for military service.
According to Daily Hodl, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Belarus, Roman Golovchenko, announced in a statement that plans are in place to launch a CBDC next year. The digital form of the Belarusian ruble will be in full circulation in the second half of 2026 and will support the free use of the CBDC by businesses, government entities and individuals with the goal of 2027.
