Digital Ruble
Russian lawmakers mull wholesale CBDC amid retail pilot launch
For Russian financial institutions to circumvent Western-backed economic sanctions since its invasion of Ukraine, Russian deputies are pushing for wholesale...
Russia to push ahead with CBDC pilot launch amid public concern
As Russia prepares its digital ruble pilot, concerns arise over privacy and the CBDC's potential implications to the financial landscape,...
Bank of Russia unveils logo and commission fees for digital ruble: report
Starting in 2025, business-to-business transactions involving the digital ruble will have a 15 rubles ($0.16) charge, while individuals will only...
Russian banks want legislation to prevent compulsory digital ruble usage
Although Russia has said the digital ruble will be optional, banks want that embedded in legislation as they say their...
Bank of Russia: Digital ruble is not compulsory
Even though the use of the digital ruble remains voluntary, the Bank of Russia’s law on the CBDC is being...
Putin signs digital ruble bill into law, enabling CBDC in Russia
Under the newly signed law, the Bank of Russia is tasked with storing digital ruble assets and will be the...
