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I can't believe this isn't bigger news. The U.S. is basically forcing Russia into default status on loans because they can't pay with the specified currency (usually USD).
https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/russias-political-debt-default-sets-emerging-market-precedent-2022-05-27/
Putin has already noted Russia's competitive advantage in bitcoin mining. Things could get interesting.

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You are right @siggy47. Russia paying back loans using Bitcoin must be inevitable. Which lender would say no to this?

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Some people do, but the absolute majority stubbornly refuse to change their habits even if they lose 10% in the transfer.

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im already using it for international payments :)

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Countries and people do not willingly adopt Bitcoin. They need to be forced to do so, such as by sanctions.

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