Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed
Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rol...
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