Lukashenko supported the growing interest in cryptocurrencies in Belarus
Date: 2025-09-10 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
Alexander Lukashenko instructed the government to more actively introduce cryptocurrencies and tokens into the national economy. According to him, this will help speed up digitalization, increase the country's stability in the international arena and return specialists who have left Belarus. "Do you want cryptocurrency, tokens? Please, we will create a regulatory framework for this together with you. Act," the President noted.
Lukashenko highlighted three key advantages of crypto assets. Firstly, they allow you to bypass traditional financial intermediaries, reducing costs and speeding up transactions. Secondly, smart contracts ensure automatic execution of complex transactions and agreements, minimizing errors associated with the human factor. Thirdly, crypto investors gain more control over their assets.
The head of state emphasized the growing role of cryptocurrencies in financial transactions. In the first seven months of 2025, $1.7 billion in external payments were processed through cryptocurrency exchanges, and by the end of the year, this figure could reach $3 billion.
At the same time, the president drew attention to the need for transparent regulation. According to him, the rules should not hinder the development of innovations, but at the same time should prevent illegal actions and protect the interests of citizens. A few days ago, Lukashenko also called for accelerating the creation of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in order to avoid capital flight abroad.
Thus, the state intends to support the development of the crypto market, while ensuring its security and legality. The introduction of digital assets into the economy is seen as an important step towards modernizing the country's financial system and attracting qualified specialists back to Belarus.
Belarus is an example of how authorities can combine innovation with control, creating conditions for the growth of the digital economy without compromising law and order and financial stability.
