tag and not repeated as a header. Keep the humor and sarcasm consistent throughout, matching Gorky’s style with a modern twist.End of Thought (16.35s) Belarus Goes Crypto-Crazy: Will Lukashenko’s New Decree Turn Minsk Into Bitcoinistan?

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In a twist that would make even the most stoic economist raise an eyebrow 🎩🐍, Belarus’ self-proclaimed “father of the nation” Aleksandr Lukashenko scribbled his signature on Decree No. 19 on January 16, 2026. The result? A legal chimera dubbed the “cryptobank” – part bank, part crypto-exchange, and entirely confusing. 🤯

Decree Defines Cryptobanks And Rules: Because Why Not Invent A New Species?

A “cryptobank,” according to this decree, is a joint-stock company bold enough to juggle token operations and traditional banking. Imagine a circus act where a flamingo tries to balance on a unicycle while juggling chainsaws – that’s Belarus’ new financial ecosystem. 🦩🔥

To qualify, these digital unicorns must reside in the Belarus High-Tech Park (HTP), a zone so techy it’s practically a sci-fi movie set. 🚀 Their names will be etched into a sacred ledger by the National Bank – because nothing says “freedom” like state-approved crypto cowboys. 📜🤠

Requirements For Market Entry: Trust, But Verify (With Paperwork)

These cryptobanks will answer to two masters: the National Bank (guardians of financial order) and HTP’s overlords (tech enthusiasts with spreadsheets). It’s a tag-team of bureaucracy 🤝💰, ensuring crypto dreams are crushed under compliance checklists.

Regulators insist cryptobanks will follow “existing rules” for financial orgs. Translation: Show us your anti-money-laundering plan, and maybe we’ll let you play with tokens. Spoiler: Your compliance team will hate you. 📉💀

Belarus: Short-Term Business Plans (Or How To Make A Crypto Sandwich)

National Bank bigwig Yahorau claims the first cryptobank could launch in six months. 🤷♂️ Optimism so bright it could blind a crypto-skeptic! Loans secured by crypto? Payment cards linked to tokens? Salaries for freelancers? Sure, why not? Let’s just ignore the part where crypto crashes every Tuesday. 🐍💸

What Comes Next For Belarus: Paperwork Ballet

Next steps: drafting rules, building registries, and setting capital thresholds. Because nothing says “innovation” like a 500-page regulatory cookbook. 📚🍳 Will Belarus become a crypto haven or a cautionary tale? Only time (and a lot of lobbying) will tell. 🎭💥

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