Bulgarian Finance Minister Says Country Exploring Crypto Payment Options: Report by Cointelegraph

Assen Vassilev, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for European Funds and Minister of Finance, said the EU member country is exploring options for rolling out a crypto payment mechanism.

According to a Friday Bloomberg article, Vassilev noted the government was in discussion with the Bulgarian National Bank as well as industry players to explore crypto payments “in the short to medium term.” However, he added that Bulgaria is unlikely to become a major hub for crypto miners – many would consider leaving Kazakhstan amid political unrest and internet disruptions.

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