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Russia’s CBR Tests Digital Ruble with Smart Contracts in Tatarstan

20 March 2025 Daily Feed CBDC, Central Bank of Russia, Digital Ruble, Smart contracts

Central Bank of Russia Advances Digital Ruble Testing in Tatarstan The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is taking bold steps into the future of currency with a pilot program in Tatarstan, testing the digital ruble’s smart contract capabilities. This initiative aligns with a global surge in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) exploration, with 134 countries […]

Sberbank Joins Russia’s Digital Ruble Pilot, Boosting CBDC Adoption

29 December 2024 Daily Feed CBDC, Central Bank of Russia, Digital Ruble, Sberbank

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. […]