📰 Russia uses digital rubles to pay salaries for first time
🗓️ Oct 04 2026 08:25 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Russia’s Finance Ministry has started paying some employees in digital rubles, extending the CBDC into government payroll after its Sept. 1 rollout.
➤ Russia's Finance Ministry has begun paying some employees in digital rubles, marking a significant step in the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC).
➤ This initiative follows earlier trials and the broader September 1st rollout of digital ruble services by major banks, though participation in salary payments remains voluntary.
➤ Despite EU sanctions aiming to hinder its development, Russia continues to expand the use of the digital ruble for domestic payments and is exploring cross-border settlement possibilities.
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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-russia-uses-digital-rubles-to-pay-salaries-for-first-time-956829633
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