Russian logistics company calls on government to legalize cross-border payments using cryptocurrency

Odaily Planet Daily News: Russian logistics company ETE Group has submitted a request to Prime Minister Mishustin, calling on the government to establish a legal framework for businesses to use cryptocurrency for international settlements. ETE Group suggests amending the Civil Code, Tax Code, and other relevant foreign exchange regulatory laws to grant legal status to encrypted assets and establish standard procedures for their issuance, circulation, and accounting treatment. ETE pointed out that since 2024, Russian companies' interest in encrypted payments has increased by about 40%. （Cryptonews）