Moscow Metro to Join Russia’s Digital Ruble Trial – CBDC Gathering Pace
The Russian Central Bank will pilot its digital ruble on Moscow’s metro system as the nation’s CBDC project begins to gather pace. The Central Bank earlier this week suggested that the pilot – which officially begins on...
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The Central Bank earlier this week suggested that the pilot – which officially begins on August 15 – would center around smaller retailers located in 11 unnamed Russian cities.
But the bank appears keen to fast-track the launch of its token, and has now teamed up with the capital’s famous metro system....
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