Bitcoin to be recognized as a form of currency in Russia

The Russian government and central bank reached a consensus regarding cryptocurrency regulations. Image from freepik
The Russian government and central bank reached a consensus regarding cryptocurrency regulations. Image from freepik

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian government has moved to recognize Bitcoin as a form of currency.
  • Meanwhile, Bitcoin holds above support at $43,000

NEW DELHI (CoinChapter.com) — The Russian government and the country’s central bank reached an agreement to draft legislation or amend existing laws recognizing cryptos, like Bitcoin (BTC), as a digital currency, as per a Tuesday announcement.

The proposed law, which the government plans to draft by Feb 18, would help regulate the circulation of digital currencies in the Russian Federation. As per a report by the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the legislation would recognize cryptos as an “analog of currencies, not as digital financial assets.

However, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transactions in the legal sector would be dependent on complete identification through the “banking system or licensed intermediaries.”

The implementation of the concept will ensure the creation of the necessary regulatory framework, will bring the digital currency industry out of the shadows and create the possibility of legal business activities.

Excerpt from the Russian government’s announcement.

Additionally, any user making a Bitcoin or cryptocurrency transaction worth more than 600,000 Rubles (approx. $8,030) would need to declare it. Otherwise, the government would deem such transactions as a criminal offense.

The Russian government would also penalize users who accept crypto payments outside the legal regulations.

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The Russian government and the central bank have been locking horns regarding cryptocurrencies’ way forward. The Bank of Russia called for a ban on cryptocurrencies in Jan, citing cryptocurrency volatility and use in illegal activities.

However, Russia’s Finance Ministry opposed the central bank’s report, stating that the government should regulate rather than ban cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin Prices Hold Above $43K-Support

The likelihood of Russia adopting cryptocurrencies failed to rile Bitcoin prices. Although BTC is falling on Feb 9, Bitcoin holds above support near $43,000.

BTC opened the day at $44,118 before moving upwards to reach an intraday high of $44,357. Later during the day, Bitcoin prices fell before slowly moving upwards.

BTCUSD price movement over the last seven days. Source: CoinMarketCap.com
BTCUSD price movement over the last seven days. Source: CoinMarketCap.com

Moreover, the wick at the bottom of the day’s candle indicates bulls aggressively moved in to buy BTC’s dip from its recent multi-week high. At present, Bitcoin has immediate resistance near the $44,500 price level.

Also Read: KPMG Canada becomes the latest mainstream firm to add Bitcoin and Ether to its treasury.

Once Bitcoin charts another upward movement, BTC could target resistance near $46,400. Furthermore, a sustained buying sentiment could push prices to challenge resistance near $48,000.

Bitcoin on the daily charts with RSI. Source: Tradingview.com
BTCUSD on the daily charts with RSI. Source: Tradingview.com

Meanwhile, the relative strength index for Bitcoin is currently neutral, with a value of 62.34 on the daily charts.

Conversely, Bitcoin has support from its 50-day Moving Average near $42,500. In addition, BTC’s 26-day exponential MA line provides support near the $40,850 price level. However, the $42,500 support level is key for Bitcoin to maintain its uptrend.

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