Putin Confirms Digital Ruble Integration in Russia’s Federal Budget
Russia is set to integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, into its federal budget system starting next year, with nationwide adoption targeted by July 1, 2025, President Vladimir Putin annou...
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