Putin Gives Nod to Digital Ruble: Russia’s CBDC on the Horizon
Reportedly, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new bill regarding a central bank digital currency (CBDC), leading to the forthcoming launch of a digital ruble.
Putin says ‘yes’ to Russia’s digital ruble
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill that will introduce a digital version of the ruble, after the effort was initially sanctioned by the Duma on July 11, 2023.
Putin signs law on introduction of digital ruble in Russia
Russian citizens will not be forced to use the digital ruble, and use of the CBDC will be a voluntary choice for people to make, Bank of Russia governor said…
Central Bank of Russia Discusses Digital Ruble Integration With Other Countries
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is already discussing the integration of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, with other countries’ payment systems. Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of…
Russia to Conduct Pilot Test of Digital Ruble CBDC With 15 Lenders
As Russia faces international isolation over its war with Ukraine, the country prepares to introduce Digital Ruble, joining other countries to experiment with its electronic money. On Wednesday, July 19,…
Russian Duma greenlights digital ruble
According to multiple local media reports and the Russian government itself, the Duma has approved a law that will introduce a digital ruble.
Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble Could Be Launched as Soon as 2025
Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, indicated that the launch of the digital ruble, the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), could happen in 2025.
Digital Ruble Law Likely to Be Passed in June According to Russian Official
The digital ruble law project, which was already discussed and approved in its first reading, could be passed in June, according to Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Duma’s Financial Markets…
Russia Expands Concept For Digital Ruble To Replace Cash
Russia’s State Duma delegates approved the package of bills related to the digital ruble in the first reading.
Russian Parliament Votes on Bill Opening Door for Digital Ruble
Russian lawmakers have approved a draft law facilitating the implementation of the digital version of the national currency, the ruble. The legislation amends various other acts to introduce definitions and…
