Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed strong support for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining, highlighting digital assets as a means to enhance the country's economic autonomy. During a recent government meeting on energy strategy, Lukashenko emphasized that cryptocurrencies could help reduce Belarus's reliance on the traditional dollar-based financial system. Despite acknowledging the volatility of digital assets, he argued that the benefits of adopting Bitcoin outweigh the risks, especially given the country's geopolitical pressures and foreign exchange constraints. Lukashenko pointed to Belarus's abundant electricity resources and existing industrial infrastructure as advantageous for expanding mining operations. He suggested that surplus energy could be redirected to profitable cryptocurrency mining, generating revenue and enhancing strategic resilience. This stance aligns with Belarus's previous regulatory efforts, such as Decree No. 8, which established a legal framework for digital asset operations.