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ForkLog 137 11.09.2025

Belarus’s Potential as a Regional Crypto Hub Evaluated by Experts

ForkLog consulted experts to assess the readiness of the legislation and the country's potential to become a new regional crypto hub.

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ForkLog 35 17.04.2025

Belarus to Launch Digital Ruble by 2026

In the latter half of 2026, Belarus will see the full implementation of the digital ruble (CBDC). This was announced by the Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, Roman Golovchenko, during the program “Current Interview,” as reported by BELTA. The National Bank has identified three main areas for the CBDC launch: development of […]

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ForkLog 42 21.03.2025

Lukashenko Endorses Construction of Mining Farms in Mogilev Region

In the Mogilev region of Belarus, preparations have commenced for the construction of cryptocurrency mining farms. This initiative has received the backing of the country’s president, Alexander Lukashenko. The announcement was made by Anatoly Isachenko, the chairman of the regional executive committee, as reported by Belta. Isachenko stated that the region possesses suitable sites with […]

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ForkLog 40 04.03.2025

Lukashenko Proposes Using Surplus Electricity for Cryptocurrency Mining

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has suggested to the newly appointed Minister of Energy, Alexey Kushnarenko, that the country should focus on developing cryptocurrency mining. This was reported by local media. The head of state noted that he receives numerous inquiries regarding mining, indicating that the topic requires thorough examination. “If it is profitable for us, […]

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ForkLog 11 22.11.2024

Belarus Boosts Mining with Nuclear Power Plant Launch

The launch of Belarus’s first nuclear power plant has enabled the development of incentivised electricity tariffs, fostering the growth of cryptocurrency mining. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Energy of Belarus, Denis Moroz, as reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. He explained that companies engaged in cryptocurrency mining and large data centres receive discounts based […]

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ForkLog 8 16.10.2024

Belarus Seizes Smuggled Ledger Crypto Wallets

Customs officials in Brest thwarted an attempt to illegally transport 95 hardware crypto wallets across the Belarus-Poland border. This was reported by the SCC of Belarus. A 35-year-old Belarusian was driving a Ford Transit from Poland through the Brest checkpoint. To covertly transport the Ledger Nano S devices, he concealed them within the structural cavities […]

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ForkLog 35 18.09.2024

Belarus Restricts Cryptocurrency Transactions for Individuals Outside High-Tech Park

On September 17, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree titled “On the Circulation of Digital Tokens.” It prohibits individuals and sole proprietors who are residents of the High-Tech Park (HTP) from buying and selling cryptocurrencies outside Belarusian exchanges and exchangers. The decree has already come into effect. Similar restrictions for legal entities have been […]

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ForkLog 12 15.01.2024

Two Owners of Illegal Cryptocurrency Exchange Detained in Minsk

The Investigative Committee of Belarus has concluded its investigation into two foreigners who illegally sold cryptocurrencies within the country. According to the investigation, in the spring of 2019, a 36-year-old foreigner, who was the head of one of the largest digital asset exchange services in Russia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia, and the UAE, established […]

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ForkLog 16 28.12.2023

Dzengi.com expands into new markets

The Belarusian cryptocurrency exchange Dzengi.com announced expansion into the markets of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

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ForkLog 8 20.12.2023

Finam to launch cryptocurrency broker in Belarus

The Finam financial group will launch a crypto broker at the High Technologies Park in Belarus by the end of February 2024.

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ForkLog 21 16.08.2023

Two Belarusians to stand trial over cryptocurrency transactions worth around $800,000

In Belarus, police identified cases of exchanging funds stolen from citizens into cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 11 31.07.2023

Belarus outlines plans to use CBDC

The National Bank of Belarus has identified a priority area for using the digital Belarusian ruble.

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