{"id":6776,"date":"2022-08-30T14:35:39","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T14:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=6776"},"modified":"2022-08-30T14:35:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T14:35:40","slug":"russian-pm-takes-cue-from-irans-crypto-payment-permit-for-imports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=6776","title":{"rendered":"Russian PM takes cue from Iran\u2019s crypto payment permit for imports"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"crypto\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<p>Russia may soon be taking a cue from Iran by using cryptocurrencies for imports, according to commentthe Russian prime minister.<\/p>\n<p>The adoption of digital assets is necessary as a \u201csafe alternative\u201d for cross-border payments, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin declared at a strategic session on the development of the domestic financial system on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mishustin\u2019s remarks came shortly after Iran\u2019s Industry of Mines and Trade Ministry approved the use of cryptocurrencies for imports. The local media reported on Monday that the authority moved into crypto payments due to the ongoing international trade sanctions against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Russian authorities have previously considered crypto for international payments. In May, Ivan Chebeskov, head of the Financial Policy Division within Russia\u2019s Finance Ministry, said that the authority was considering the possibility of incorporating crypto payments. \u201cThe idea of using digital currencies in transactions for international settlements is being actively discussed,\u201d he said at the time.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Related: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>72% of Russians say they have never bought Bitcoin: Survey<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea of international payments in crypto even received support from Russia\u2019s biggest governmental crypto skeptic, the Bank of Russia. In June, Bank of Russia governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that cryptocurrencies can be used in cross-border or international payments but only if they don\u2019t get into Russia\u2019s domestic financial system.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"bitcoin\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/russian-pm-takes-cue-from-iran-s-crypto-payment-permit-for-imports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u201csafe alternative\u201d for cross-border payments, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin declared at a strategic session on the development of the domestic financial system on Tuesday. 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