Major banks and retailers must support the digital ruble from September 1 while consumer use stays voluntary.
CryptoSlate reported that Russia’s digital ruble is now available through 12 major banks covering more than 80 percent of the payments market. The linked CryptoSlate article states that banks and qualifying retailers must support the currency starting September 1. Consumer participation remains optional with no automatic wallet creation. The report describes rollout rules that require covered retailers to activate payments while leaving use voluntary for individuals.
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Major banks and retailers must support the digital ruble from September 1 while consumer use stays voluntary.
CryptoSlate reported that Russia’s digital ruble is now available through 12 major banks covering more than 80 percent of the payments market. The linked CryptoSlate article states that banks and qualifying retailers must support the currency starting September 1. Consumer participation remains optional with no automatic wallet creation. The report describes rollout rules that require covered retailers to activate payments while leaving use voluntary for individuals.
CryptoSlate@CryptoSlate🏛️ POLICY: Russia’s digital ruble is now available through 12 major banks that cover more than 80% of the payments market. Banks and covered retailers must support it, but consumers do not have to use it—and no wallet can be opened automatically.
CryptoSlate@CryptoSlate🏛️ POLICY: Russia’s digital ruble is now available through 12 major banks that cover more than 80% of the payments market. Banks and covered retailers must support it, but consumers do not have to use it—and no wallet can be opened automatically.
