Russia began developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) about six years ago. A full public launch is expected in September 2026. However, public information is scarce, and many questions about the digital ruble remain. We'll try to answer the most common ones.
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Russia began developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) about six years ago. A full public launch is expected in September 2026. However, public information is scarce, and many questions about the digital ruble remain. We'll try to answer the most common ones.