The Russian government has been a historic opponent of bitcoin, banning its use for domestic payments, but has recently come to see the potential benefits of virtual currencies for evading U.S. and Western sanctions.

Russia has begun using Bitcoin and other digital currencies for international trade. This move follows legislative changes aimed at countering Western sanctions. The shift aligns with US President Joe

Russia taps Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for international trade, embracing digital assets to counter economic challenges posed by Western sanctions.