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Russia Mandates Digital Ruble Use Starting July 2025: Banks and Merchants Required
Russia’s State Duma Pushes Forward with Digital Ruble Mandate Russia’s State Duma has introduced a new bill that mandates the use of the digital ruble, the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), starting from July 1, 2025. Russia’s CBDC, the digital ruble, becomes mandatory for banks and merchants. Implementation begins July 1, 2025, expanding to […]
Read MoreSingapore’s Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Eyes Tight Regulation
Singapore’s Central Bank Sees Bright Future for Stablecoins as Payment Instruments The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is cautiously optimistic about the potential of stablecoins to become a mainstream payment method, provided they are tightly regulated. MAS’s managing director, Chia Der Jiun, emphasized the critical role of regulation in maintaining value stability, setting the stage […]
Read MoreSberbank Joins Russia’s Digital Ruble Pilot, Boosting CBDC Adoption
Russia’s Largest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Pilot Program Russia’s financial giant, Sberbank, has boldly stepped into the digital age by joining the digital ruble pilot program. Alongside TBank and Tochka Bank, this move elevates the total number of participating credit organizations to 15, showcasing the Central Bank of Russia’s (CBR) strong support for digital currency. […]
Read MoreRBI’s Digital Rupee Struggles Against UPI Dominance in India
Is RBI’s Push for Instant Payments Hindering CBDC Adoption? In Mumbai, trying to pay for your chai with the new digital rupee might feel like bringing a knife to a gunfight, as everyone around you swipes their UPI. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolled out its blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital […]
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