Bank of Russia

Sber announces plans to register digital platform with Bank of Russia
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7 September, 2021

Sber announces plans to register digital platform with Bank of Russia

The state-owned Sber recently rebranded from Sberbank to become a leader in technology and financial technologies, rather than solely in...
Bank of Russia wants digital currency companies out of stock exchanges
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27 July, 2021

Bank of Russia wants digital currency companies out of stock exchanges

The Bank of Russia recently sent a letter to stock exchanges urging them to stay away from companies that deal...
Russia to pilot digital ruble prototype in 2021
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17 March, 2021

Russia to pilot digital ruble prototype in 2021

Russia’s central bank intends on launching a digital ruble prototype this year, its deputy chairman has recently revealed.
Russia’s largest bank files to launch a stablecoin
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27 January, 2021

Russia’s largest bank files to launch a stablecoin

Russia’s Sberbank has filed an application with the country’s banking regulator to launch its own stablecoin.
Russia central bank snubs private ruble-pegged stablecoins
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7 December, 2020

Russia central bank snubs private ruble-pegged stablecoins

The Chinese model for its digital yuan is a better template for Russia in exploring a central bank digital currency,...
Bank of Russia discusses digital ruble plans with bank execs
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2 December, 2020

Bank of Russia discusses digital ruble plans with bank execs

The Russian central bank recently met with some of the country’s commercial banks to discuss the proposed digital ruble.