President Lukashenko emphasizes Bitcoin and crypto mining as strategic tools to reduce U.S. dollar reliance, supported by Belarus’s surplus electricity and existing infrastructure.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko endorsed Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining as a means to strengthen economic autonomy and lessen dependence on the U.S. dollar. During an energy strategy meeting, he highlighted the nation's surplus electricity and established infrastructure as drivers for mining expansion. This stance complements Belarus’s ongoing use of nuclear power for mining and aligns with global de-dollarization trends.