Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
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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, central bank officials said.
Russia’s Sberbank to launch new digital assets platform
The state owned bank is reportedly nearing rollout of the technology, which will provide access to digital currencies and digital assets via blockchain.
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.
Bank of Russia exploring central bank digital currency
The Bank of Russia is formally exploring options for a central bank digital currency, which would create a “digital ruble” as a supplement to cash.