Russia approves digital ruble rollout for 2026

17-7-2025 – Russian lawmakers have passed a bill authorizing the launch of the central bank’s digital ruble in September 2026, marking a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s financial system. The legislation, mandates that banks and large businesses adopt the central bank digital currency (CBDC) as part of a phased rollout, with smaller enterprises following [. . source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/russia-approves-digital-ruble-rollout-for-2026/