Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
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The Bank of Russia has submitted a proposal to open the payment infrastructure for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July 1, 2025, local media reported last week. The largest banks in Russia will be required to offer services such as digital ruble accounts, transfers, and payments within their systems. The aim is to allow citizens and businesses to use the digital ruble alongside traditional payment methods like cash and non-cash transactions.The central bank forwarded its proposed legal amendments to the Russian Ministry of Finance, establishing different deadlines for various financial institutions. Larger banks are expected to be ready by July 2025, while others with a universal license have until July 2026. Smaller credit institutions must comply by July 2027. Retailers with annual revenues over 30 million rubles will also be required to accept digital rubles starting in 2025, with smaller businesses following in the next two years.