Russia Legalizes Bitcoin for Trade Payments: A Major Shift in Global Finance

In a move marking a significant shift in global finance, Russia has legalized the use of Bitcoin for international trade payments. The decision, involving the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia, aims to bypass traditional financial systems like SWIFT and reduce reliance on US Dollars. This marks a major turning point as Russian exporters can now utilize Bitcoin for international transactions. 2025 marked this pivotal policy change.