The Ministry of Finance pushed the bill which parliament passed despite a spirited fight by opposition which says digital assets facilitate money laundering.
The International Monetary Fund says the move raises major legal and economic policy challenges, even as experts, political and economic leaders question the country’s ability to implement BTC payments.
The central bank said that digital currencies aren’t regulated, and it hasn’t licensed any firm to offer related services while reminding the public of Bitcoin’s risks.
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