Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026
The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital R...
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