📰 Russians open 220,000 digital rouble accounts in first month after launch, central bank says
🗓️ Oct 06 2026 12:36 UTC
Russians have opened more than 220,000 digital rouble accounts since the currency's September 1 launch, far exceeding expectations, the central bank said on Tuesday, despite some public scepticism and resistance from some bankers.
➤ Russia has launched over 220,000 digital rouble accounts in its first month, significantly exceeding initial expectations.
➤ The digital rouble is seen as a way to bypass Western sanctions, improve transparency, and potentially integrate into a new BRICS payment system.
➤ Despite some public and commercial bank resistance, the central bank is pushing for adoption, even offering voluntary salary payments in the digital currency.
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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reuters-russians-open-220-000-digital-rouble-accounts-in-first-month-after-launch-central-bank-says-1926542713
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