The article shows how Bitcoin is gradually moving from the category of a "speculative instrument" to the category of assets that even central banks have to take into account. However, it is too early to talk about mass adoption of BTC by states – this requires a more stable infrastructure and less volatility.

If Russia really has a growing interest in Bitcoin as a way to counter sanctions, this could accelerate the development of the crypto economy, but also provoke new restrictions from the West.