Banks will offer Russians the opportunity to open a digital ruble wallet from September 2026
The new system enables instant and secure budget transfers
No separate mobile service for the digital currency is planned
Only the structure will change - the share of cash may decrease by 5-10% by 2030
Under the guise of banks and the social fund, fraudsters demand to "activate a wallet"
A government official became the recipient of a salary in this form of money
The payment was made through a POS terminal using a QR code
NovSU study shows how the digital ruble could change the banking sector
Banks and trading companies will be required to ensure the acceptance and use of the new form of money
Sberbank and VTB Have Already Announced Their Technological Readiness for the Introduction of the Digital Ruble
The digital ruble platform will become a tool for subsidies, government orders, and social payments
The Russian government has proposed a phased implementation of the digital ruble for budget payments starting in 2025
The new launch date will be announced later, after the project is finalized
Mailings in messengers led to mass appeals of Russians to the MFCs