Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026
The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an
Read more
ruble
Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling
Read more
Belarus to Officially Launch Digital Ruble in Late 2026: Revolutionizing Finance and Trade
Key Takeaways: Belarus to officially launch its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — the digital ruble — in the latter
Read more
Ruble Hits 6-Month High Amid U.S.-Russia Rapprochement
Russia’s ruble surged to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar in more than six months on Thursday, buoyed by
Read more
Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions.
Read more
Russia’s New Bill Forces Banks and Merchants to Embrace Digital Ruble
Russia is set to make the digital ruble mandatory for banks and large merchants by 2025, pushing widespread adoption through
Read more
Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central
Read more
Russia’s largest bank joins digital ruble pilot program
Key Takeaways Sberbank, TBank and Tochka Bank are now part of the digital ruble pilot program. By July 2025, major
Read more