Central bank to cap digital-ruble wallet balances
During the initial stage of testing the digital ruble, the Bank of Russia plans to cap wallet balances.Key news and important events about the development of the digital ruble in Russia.
Central bank to cap digital-ruble wallet balances
During the initial stage of testing the digital ruble, the Bank of Russia plans to cap wallet balances.
Bank of Russia outlines second phase of digital-ruble testing
In autumn 2022, the Bank of Russia will begin the second phase of testing the digital ruble, which will involve payments for goods and services, as well as government payments.
Central Bank of Russia reports first digital-ruble transfers between citizens
The Bank of Russia described the start of testing the digital ruble platform in collaboration with market participants. Three banks from the pilot group have already connected.
Expert warns that the digital ruble could dampen the credit market
The launch of the digital ruble could significantly alter Russia's payments space, and not only in a positive sense. This was stated by Dmitry Grishin, the director of innovations at Uralsib Bank.
Russian banks begin testing operations with the digital ruble
Some Russian banks have begun testing digital ruble transactions or are actively preparing for its launch.
Bank of Russia says prototype for digital ruble platform is ready
The prototype of the digital ruble platform is already ready, said Olga Skorobogatova, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia.
Digital ruble to be available to non-residents
The Bank of Russia will enable exchange of the digital ruble for foreign currency and will allow non-residents to open wallets.
Prosecutor-General’s Office backs introduction of the digital ruble to decriminalise online payments.
The digital ruble will help decriminalise online settlements, according to the Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov.
Russian Finance Ministry warns of changes for banks due to the digital ruble
The digital ruble will entail significant changes for the banking sector, said Ivan Chebeskov, head of the Financial Policy Department at the Russian Ministry of Finance.
Raiffeisenbank questions the digital ruble’s leading role
The Russian banking sector will not suffer significant consequences from the introduction of the national digital currency. This was stated by Raiffeisenbank chairman Sergey Monin.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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