×
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Russian PM takes cue from Iran’s crypto payment permit for imports - Cointelegraph

Russia may soon be taking a cue from Iran by using cryptocurrencies for imports, according to commentthe Russian prime minister.
The adoption of digital assets is necessary as a “safe alternative” for cross-border payments, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin declared at a strategic session on the development of the domestic financial system on Tuesday.
The prime minister added that digital assets provide a good opportunity to ensure uninterrupted payments for imports and exports. Mishustin also pointed out the importance of ensuring tech infrastructure independence and the cybersecurity of financial institutions, stating:
“We need to intensively develop innovative areas, including the adoption of digital assets. This is a safe alternative for all parties that can guarantee uninterrupted payment for the supply of goods from abroad and for export.”
Mishustin’s remarks came shortly after Iran’s Industry of Mines and Trade Ministry approved the use of cryptocurrencies for imports....



Read Full Story: https://cointelegraph.com/news/russian-pm-takes-cue-from-iran-s-crypto-paymen...

Your content is great. However, if any of the content contained herein violates any rights of yours, including those of copyright, please contact us immediately by e-mail at media[@]kissrpr.com.