According to a high-ranking politician, Pavel Zavalny, Russia is considering accepting Bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas exports

"Friendly" nations might be permitted to pay in cryptocurrency or their local currencies.

Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he would want "unfriendly" countries to purchase Russian gas in roubles.

The action is said to be intended to strengthen the Russian ruble, which has lost more than 20% of its value this year.

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