The digital ruble has become a full-fledged payment instrument in Russia since September 1
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- From September 1, the digital ruble has become a full-fledged payment instrument in the Russian financial system, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the government.
- You can open a digital wallet through the mobile applications of the largest banks.
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Why It Matters
The digital ruble was developed by the Bank of Russia as a central banking digital currency (CBDC) and went through a pilot testing phase before full launch.
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The digital ruble has become a full-fledged payment instrument in the Russian financial system since September 1.
You can open a digital wallet through the mobile applications of the largest banks.
MOSCOW, September 23 - RIA Novosti. The digital ruble has become a full-fledged payment instrument of the Russian financial system, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting with members of the Russian government via videoconference on Wednesday.
“Since September 1, the digital ruble has become a full-fledged payment instrument in the Russian financial system,” the Russian leader said.
He asked the head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, and the Minister of Finance, Anton Siluanov, to talk in more detail about the capabilities of the new payment instrument.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The number of digital ruble users will grow over the next 3 months after launch
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Open Questions
- What will be the level of adoption of the digital ruble among the population and business?
- What fees and restrictions will apply when using the digital ruble?
- How will the digital ruble affect existing payment systems in Russia?
