According to @simplykashif, Russian President Vladimir Putin is quoted as saying that banning Bitcoin is impossible and that new payment technologies will continue to grow because they cut costs and improve trust; source: @simplykashif on X, Dec 20, 2025. According to @simplykashif, the remarks emphasize cost reduction and trust as drivers for adoption, which the post frames as supportive for Bitcoin (BTC) and blockchain-based payments; source: @simplykashif on X, Dec 20, 2025. According to @simplykashif, traders should note this headline as a potential policy signal while seeking official verification from the Kremlin’s publication channels; source: @simplykashif on X, Dec 20, 2025; official transcripts are published on Kremlin.ru, source: Kremlin.ru.