Russia's Central Bank Confirms Digital Ruble Launch for September 1 Despite Low Public Interest
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The Moscow Times
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Russia's Central Bank has announced that the digital ruble is ready for nationwide rollout on September 1, despite weak public demand. The bank removed the list of participating banks from its website, creating uncertainty about which institutions beyond 12 systemically important lenders are connected. Digital rubles are issued directly by the Central Bank and held in digital wallets on its platform, enabling full transaction traceability for tighter oversight of budget spending. Government employees will be allowed to receive payments through the system.
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· 3 pulledRussia's Central Bank said Thursday that all preparations have been completed for the nationwide rollout of the digital ruble on Sept. 1
Authorities have said the system will make it possible to trace the full history of transactions, allowing tighter oversight of how budget funds are spent.
The Central Bank unexpectedly removed from its website the list of banks participating in the digital ruble platform, making it unclear which institutions beyond the 12 systemically important lenders are currently connected to the system.
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