Russia to roll out CBDC pilot with real consumers in April
Russia’s central bank is preparing to launch the first consumer pilot for the digital ruble in collaboration with 13 local banks.
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Russia’s central bank is preparing to launch the first consumer pilot for the digital ruble in collaboration with 13 local banks.
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