Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is pushing for new regulations to advance the country's use of cryptocurrencies, including for payments. Following a meeting with the head of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB), it was announced that the central bank has already drafted legislative amendments to achieve "breakthrough results" in this area.
The Belarusian government's interest in cryptocurrencies has been described as a "very important topic," particularly with the nation's Hi-Tech Park (HTP) already providing a tax-exempt environment for crypto companies. The central bank's governor, Roman Golovchenko, stated that "cryptocurrencies are here to stay," and that the country needs to "get ourselves integrated into this mainstream."
Lukashenko specifically urged for a plan on how Belarus can use crypto to "facilitate payments," especially in the current climate. The push for these new regulations comes as Belarus's close ally, Russia, has already introduced a similar framework to enable cross-border crypto payments to circumvent Western sanctions. Both countries have been hit with international penalties for their roles in the conflict in Ukraine.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae