Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said major banks and retailers are on track to begin accepting the digital ruble by September 1.

The Bank of Russia is also discussing an option of digital ruble wallets opening at the banks’ balances and is exploring an idea of using smart contracts for the business, Elvira…

Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said there is no "overcooling" of the economy in Russia

Russia's Central Bank said Thursday that all preparations have been completed for the nationwide rollout of the digital ruble on Sept. 1, as authorities move ahead with a flagship…

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said major banks and retailers are on track to begin accepting the digital ruble by September 1.

A Russian law allowing the country’s central bank to issue a digital ruble will reportedly be enacted on schedule on Sept. 1, with a transition period until July 2027.

Russia's Central Bank confirms the digital ruble CBDC will launch September 1, 2026, with mandatory adoption for major retailers, even as the EU sanctions

Russia mandates digital ruble acceptance starting September 1, 2026, requiring its 12 largest banks and major retailers to support the CBDC with full

The central bank is also actively discussing the use of stablecoins for international transactions, but only to complement the digital ruble.