Belarus is considered as the last dictatorship in Europe. Economically, it depends heavily on Russia. It can therefore be an experimental object for greater legalization in the geographical area. And I think they are trying to annoy the EU and attract foreign exchange.
love how people are repeating propaganda bullshit,not even bothering to think for themselves
dictatorship? in europe? annoy EU? like,seriously...
Lukashenko is a democratically elected president,supported by around 85+% of the population
came to power through elections recognised by every single country in the world,no questions about his legitimacy
he doesn't suit some western countries because he doesn't want to sell his land cheap (unlike Ukraine,for example,which is super democratic now,even after an illegal coup d'etat)
and is maintaining close ties with Russia and it is the only reason why they call him a dictator
as for the ICO and cryptocurrencies legalisation,I think it is very good and great for adoption
especially given the fact that Belarus considered economic testing grounds for Russia,so expect Russia to follow suit soon
and this means another 200 or so millions of potential bitcoin users
don't see how its bad for bitcoin at all