Belarus Aims to Solidify Crypto Haven Status Amid Regulatory Push
President Aleksandr Lukashenko has demanded accelerated cryptocurrency regulation, signaling Belarus's intent to become a digital asset hub. State inspections revealed compliance gaps, with nearly half of offshore crypto transfers failing to return—a systemic vulnerability now under scrutiny.
The Hi-Tech Park economic zone faces renewed pressure to collaborate with regulators. This comes as Belarus struggles to align its legal framework with blockchain innovation, creating investor protection risks that could undermine its crypto ambitions.