Russia, 2026 Digital Ruble Launch Plan Announcement

Bitcoin.com reported that the Central Bank of Russia is planning to launch the digital Ruble (CBDC) in 2026. According to Russian government officials, the digital Ruble payment network is being prepared to be operational in 2026, and after launch, citizens will be able to use the digital Ruble as a payment method through the platform wallet provided by the Central Bank.

This issuance of digital currency is interpreted as part of Russia's strategy to respond to changes in the global financial environment and strengthen the internal payment system. The industry sees the digital Ruble as accelerating the digital transformation of the Russian financial market.