Elina Sidorenko: In Russia, an experimental regime of calculations in cryptocurrency can be introduced – Bits Media

Elina Sidorenko, head of the State Duma working group, on assessing the risks of cryptocurrency turnover, that the Russian authorities can introduce an experimental regime of cryptocurrency calculations under some transactions.

Recently, the Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov announced supporting the initiative to create an experimental legal regime and legalize calculations in cryptocurrencies for exporters. Elina Sidorenko believes, that this statement can be considered as an eloquent desire of the state to develop effective mechanisms for the use of cryptocurrency for state calculations.

Sidorenko noted, that the widespread use of cryptocurrency along with the ruble is unlikely. However, cryptocurrency can acquire the status, What are the currencies of other countries.

“As one of the most thoughtful and high -quality mechanisms, perhaps, will use the experimental legal regime, The Bank of Russia has already spoke about in terms of legalization of currencies as a means of payment. I suppose, In the near future we will hear about that, How the Ministry of Finance will implement this project. The practice of experimental legal regimes already has, I suppose, With cryptocurrencies, she will acquire a new sound and show her effectiveness ", - concluded Sidorenko.

Earlier, the deputy chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Olga Skorobogatova said, that the Bank of Russia plans to test the use of cryptocurrencies for settlements between countries. Testing will be held with the help of market participants.