Newslink: Putin Aide Says Bitcoin Can Help Russia Bypass Financial Sanctions

While the rising transactions fees are making bitcoin less usable for everyday purchases, its strength is drawing in companies and nation states looking to use the cryptocurrency. This is especially true for those locked out of the international financial system, as can be seen by the thinking of a top Putin aide.

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