Russia Enacts CBDC Law, Digital Ruble Implementation Set for 2024

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Source: Crypto Briefing
Russia Enacts CBDC Law, Digital Ruble Implementation Set for 2024
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TL;DR

The Russian President has signed into law the legislation for the digital ruble, paving the way for the Central Bank of Russia to pilot the new digital currency starting in August 2023. The digital ruble will act as a payment and money transfer mechanism, and Russian citizens will have the choice to use it alongside cash and non-cash rubles. The mass adoption of the digital ruble is not expected before 2025 or 2027.

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