PANews reported on October 15th, according to Cryptopolitan, that the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) announced the formation of a special task force to combat illegal cryptocurrency trading. The decision followed a meeting of representatives from Belarusian banks and government-approved cryptocurrency companies. The meeting focused on preventing unauthorized payment transactions and illegal cross-border fund transfers through licensed cryptocurrency platforms in Belarus. Participants reached a consensus on the need for comprehensive measures to effectively combat existing illegal trading patterns in the shadow economy. At a meeting held on Monday, Belarusian bankers and fintech experts identified methods to combat the circulation of illegal cryptocurrencies. The monetary authorities stated in a statement that the establishment of the special task force was one of the measures agreed upon at the meeting.