Belarus has advanced its digital finance agenda after President Alexander Lukashenko signed a new decree on cryptobanks and tokens. The decree sets formal rules for crypto banking activities while tightening oversight of digital token operations. Authorities confirmed the document aims to strengthen Belarus’s position in financial technology and regulated digital assets. The decree, signed on January 16, introduces a legal framework for cryptobanks operating within Belarus. It defines a cryptobank as a joint stock company combining token services with banking and payment activities. The rules seek to align digital ... (full story)