Russia's Crypto Policy Shift: A Calculated Move to Bypass Sanctions and Boost Mining

Russia's Crypto Policy Shift: A Calculated Move to Bypass Sanctions and Boost Mining

Russia's recent legalization of crypto mining and international payments marks a dramatic reversal from its 2022 push for a blanket ban. As a London-based crypto analyst, I break down Putin's strategic pivot - how new laws effective September (cross-border payments) and November (mining) aim to reduce dollar dependence while creating surveillance-friendly frameworks. Includes exclusive timeline of Russia's evolving crypto stance.