2026-01-16 09:29:13

Belarus has taken a new step forward in the field of financial innovation. The country's leaders recently signed Decree No. 19, which clarifies the legal definition of "cryptocurrency bank"—these institutions are defined as joint-stock companies that can conduct banking and payment services simultaneously and are able to directly participate in digital token transactions.

From an institutional design perspective, such crypto banks must meet several conditions: firstly, they must be tenants of high-tech parks; secondly, they need to be officially registered on the national bank's list. This means that relevant authorities have established a fairly strict access mechanism.

This policy signal indicates that more and more countries are beginning to regulate and guide the digital asset industry from a legal perspective. By clarifying institutional positioning and defining operational scope, it can both protect investors and create development space for enterprises engaged in compliant activities. For the global crypto ecosystem, the improvement of such regulatory frameworks is becoming a trend.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent move is quite interesting; finally, a country has figured out crypto banking. Now the compliance team can have some confidence; before that, it was all just gray areas and guesswork. High-tech parks + national registration, the threshold is not low, retail investors have no chance anymore haha. The trend is the trend; it all depends on whose policies are enforced the most strictly.

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OnchainArchaeologist

· 5h ago

This move by Belarus is quite interesting. Finally, a country dares to clearly define crypto banks. Only genuine compliance can ensure longevity. Those wild-growth projects should have been phased out long ago. High-tech parks + national registration, the threshold is right here. Not everyone can play this game. Improving the regulatory framework is good for the ecosystem in the long run, although it might be quite tough in the short term. Wait, does this mean you can only operate within their country? How to handle cross-border operations?

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YieldChaser

· 5h ago

This move by Belarus is pretty good; finally, a country has clarified the matter of crypto banks. The truly compliant track is the long-term one. When will our country also implement such legislation...

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SatsStacking

· 5h ago

Wow, what new tricks is Belarus playing this time? The real regulation is coming, isn't that what the crypto circle has been hoping for? This compliant banking approach feels like they want to shut all the backdoor channels. High-tech parks + official registration, the threshold isn't low, brother. With this pace, other countries should follow suit too, right? Damn, finally someone has figured this out. Regulatory framework is being improved, but what about liquidity? Is this just another stepping stone for the "mainstream" players, or is there really an opportunity? Belarus is responding faster than Europe and the US. It sounds like regulation, but honestly, it just means "control."

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TerraNeverForget

· 5h ago

Belarus is indeed ahead in this wave, much faster than some major countries. Standardization is the long-term solution; I am optimistic about this direction. Another country has recognized crypto banks; take it slow. Strict access mechanisms are actually a good thing, helping to weed out many scam projects. The trend of regulatory frameworks has been known to us for a long time. High-tech parks + official registration, interesting, the entry barrier has been raised. Compliant companies can finally breathe a sigh of relief; this policy is good.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 5h ago

Belarus is going all in, high-tech parks + national registration = an official certification feel

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TradingNightmare

· 5h ago

Belarus's recent move is quite interesting; finally, a country has codified crypto banking into law. Is the regulatory framework being improved? Sounds good, but with such high entry barriers, how many projects can actually meet the requirements? Compliance is a good thing, but I'm worried it might just be empty promises again.

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