Only 17% of Russians would agree to store more than $200 in CBDC
The most common hindrances cited include insufficient information about the technology (22%) and concerns about cybertheft and system failures (21%).
Russia to begin CBDC trials with 13 banks
According to Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the Bank of Russia, initiating pilot operations using genuine digital rubles represents a pivotal phase within the project.
Bank of Russia presents digital ruble’s logo and commission fees
From 2025 B2B transactions will cost $0,16 each, while individual customers will pay 0.3% of the total transaction sum when transferring to commercial accounts.
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…
Russian CBDC by 2025? What’s happening with the digital ruble
2025–2027 might still seem far away, but the Central Bank of Russia is preparing its CBDC for mass adoption by then.
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Bank of Russia to Promote Digital Ruble in Foreign Trade as Finance Ministry Pushes for Crypto Option
Days after the two institutions agreed on the need for cross-border crypto payments, the finance ministry and the central bank of Russia are once again highlighting their different priorities. While…