Russia fast-tracks CBDC: Digital ruble to be used in “real operations” in 2023

Riley Waggaman Audio Version New Feature! Citing the imposition of western sanctions, the Bank of Russia announced on Wednesday that it was accelerating the rollout of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The first stage of testing for the digital ruble began in January and was originally supposed to finish in 2024. Under the newly …

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