2026-01-16 09:17:54

Belarus has recently taken significant actions. According to local official channels, the president officially signed a new decree in January 2026, which is not a minor revision but rather the direct introduction of a completely new framework called "Crypto Banks."

In simple terms—traditional banks and payment institutions now have a new legal status. As long as they meet the criteria, they can continue to operate traditional banking services while also providing token-related financial services. This is a quite interesting hybrid model.

For the crypto industry, this reflects a trend: more and more countries are beginning to adopt a systemic approach to accept rather than suppress digital assets. Belarus's move, although not as large-scale as major Western countries, sends a clear signal—the integration of traditional financial systems and the crypto world is no longer science fiction but a reality.

These policy developments are worth continuous attention because they will ultimately influence the liquidity landscape and institutional participation in the global crypto market.

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· 5h ago

Belarus's recent moves are quite aggressive, with the integrated business model being rolled out directly. --- Wait, can this really be implemented, or is it just another policy show? --- What does it mean when traditional finance embraces crypto? It means they just can't resist anymore. --- There will indeed be changes in liquidity, the key is how Europe will follow up. --- Small countries test the waters first, big countries take over last; everyone knows this routine. --- Finally, a country dares to do it directly, no longer the vague and ambiguous approach. --- Regarding the crypto banking framework, how is compliance defined? It still feels like there are pitfalls.

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BoredRiceBall

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent move is truly brilliant, directly adopting a hybrid model, with traditional finance and the crypto world joining hands. Starting in 2026, will this be the way to play? It seems Europe and the US can’t sit still anymore. Major countries really need to consider policy adjustments, or they risk being overtaken by smaller nations. Traditional banks offering token financial services... well, never mind, let’s see if it can really be implemented before making any judgments. Small countries pave the way, big capital follows suit—that’s the real breakthrough. However, the small scale is also an issue; whether liquidity can keep up remains questionable. In essence, it’s a signal of policy easing; the more of these actions, the better.

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wagmi_eventually

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent moves are quite interesting; traditional finance and the crypto world are really starting to align? Now the institutions truly have no excuse to pretend they haven't seen it. Once the compliance framework is in place, liquidity will definitely change, so we need to keep a close watch. Another small country taking the lead to try new things, while big countries are still hesitating. The mixed-operations model will eventually be rolled out globally. What does this indicate? It shows that the traditional financial system is also getting nervous. However, the policies of small countries will only make a real splash if Europe and the US follow suit.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent move, traditional finance and the crypto circle are finally about to truly join hands The integration trend is here, but the key is whether it can really be implemented Speaking of which, this signal is still a positive for us Wait, could this just be political showmanship? Another country has opened the window; what happens next is worth watching

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AirdropHunterKing

· 5h ago

Bro, this move by Belarus is really something. Traditional banks are directly changing their faces to start token businesses? Isn't this the "breaking the ice" moment we've been waiting for? The door to compliance has finally opened.

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GateUser-afe07a92

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent moves are really quite interesting. By the way, are traditional finance and the crypto world really about to make an official announcement? However, this small country taking the lead first, the real big moves will depend on how Europe and the US follow up. The mixed operation model sounds good, but how to implement it in practice remains a question. If this succeeds, it will indeed change the liquidity landscape. It feels like 2026 will be very exciting. Belarus daring to go directly is definitely more sincere than those places that are just playing Tai Chi, haha. Signals are signals, but the key is whether institutions will really come in next. Institutional acceptance is indeed the trend, just much faster than expected. Could this become a reference model for other countries?

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