Digital Ruble


Policy

Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report

Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.

Bank of Russia

Policy

Russia's Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign

Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency.

Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia.

Tech

Russian Mobile Operators Eye Payments Services, Wallets for Digital Ruble

Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers.

Russia's Central Bank

Policy

Bank of Russia Chair: Digital Ruble Is No Threat to Banks

Russian banks are concerned the digital ruble might hurt their business, but the Bank of Russia is nonchalant

Elvira Nabiullina, chair of the Bank of Russia

Markets

Russia's Crypto Community Fears Digital Ruble Plan Means 'Back to USSR'

A Russian cryptocurrency and blockchain association warns the Bank of Russia against centralizing the digital ruble.

Bank of Russia

Policy

Ruble or Rubble? Russian Institutions Have Concerns About Proposed CBDC

Russian banks and financial brokers are worried the digital ruble will be a burden for them.

Russian Central Bank Chairman Elvira Nabiullina

Policy

Digital Ruble 'Promising,' Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief

The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.

Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief

Policy

Digital Ruble Could Be Tool Against Sanctions, Bank of Russia Says

Russia's central bank says a digital ruble could make Russia less dependent on the U.S. dollar and more resistant to foreign sanctions.

Bank of Russia

Policy

Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says

The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding.

Bank of Russia

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