Russian companies can now settles foreign trade deals using Bitcoin

"The Ministry of Finance and Central Bank have authorized Russian companies to settle foreign trade deals using Bitcoin, following the success of a pilot program launched in September 2025. This decision helps Russian entities bypass the SWIFT banking network and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and euro for international transactions.​ The new regulatory framework will enforce stringent anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) measures, with oversight by the Federal Financial Monitoring Service."

And yet some people still think Bitcoin is a scam and a ponzi. At this point, it won't be long before other countries follow.