digital ruble
Coverage of digital ruble in the Nexus archive.
- Dubai tops Asian crypto hubs, India isolates banks from crypto: Asia Express
Dubai leads as a top Asian crypto hub, India restricts banks from engaging with crypto, Japan's SBI Crypto shuts down the 12th largest Bitcoin mining pool, and Russia plans to launch a digital ruble despite EU sanctions.
- Bank of Russia governor says ‘everything is ready’ for widespread use of digital ruble ahead of September rollout
The Bank of Russia governor stated that preparations for the widespread use of the digital ruble are complete ahead of a September rollout. The central bank is also exploring stablecoins for international settlements, but only as a complement to the digital ruble.
- Russia Is Ready for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Says Bank Governor
Russia is preparing for widespread adoption of the digital ruble, with major banks and retailers set to begin accepting it by September 1, as stated by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina.
- Russia on track for digital ruble rollout on Sept. 1: Central bank governor
Russia is set to roll out its digital ruble on Sept. 1, as announced by its central bank governor. EU authorities have preemptively sanctioned the digital ruble in 2025 as part of measures responding to Russia's war against Ukraine.