Belarus Approves Cryptobanks with Crypto and Traditional Banking
Belarus just took a big leap into the world of digital finance. On January 16, 2026, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, giving the green light to a new kind of financial institution, “cryptobanks”.
These aren’t just regular banks. They blend traditional banking with digital token services, all under one roof.
With these new rules, a cryptobank is basically a joint-stock company that can handle digital tokens right alongside regular banking and payment services.
Now, these banks have a clear legal framework to work in, a space where the old-school world of banking meets the fast-moving tech of blockchain tokens.
A Structured Entry into Crypto Banking
If an organization wants to become a cryptobank in Belarus, it has…
