Russian President Putin's economic advisor Maxim Oreshkin stated that crypto assets should be included in Russia's balance of payments statistics, calling Bitcoin mining an 'underrated export project' for the country. Russian companies are using crypto for cross-border payments, importing goods, and profiting from selling mined coins, which has a real impact on the foreign exchange market. According to Bitcoin mining company Luxor Technology, Russia accounts for nearly 16% of global hash rate, ranking second only to the United States. Sergey Bezdelov, chairman of the Russian Industrial Mining Association, noted that Russian miners mined approximately 55,000 BTC in 2023 and are expected to mine about 35,000 BTC in 2024 (due to the 2024 halving). (DL News) https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=52933