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Digital ruble accounts top 220,000 in first month, beating forecasts
Image: CointelegraphRussia's digital ruble recorded more than 220,000 opened accounts in its first month of rollout, which began September 1 2026. The figure is more than three times the central bank's initial forecast of roughly 60,000 accounts by year-end. The rollout coincides with BRICS nations exploring linking their CBDCs for cross-border trade and payments. The digital ruble is Russia's third official form of money, issued directly by the Bank of Russia.
Key points
- The account count is more than three times the Russian central bank's initial year-end forecast of 60,000.
- BRICS member states are exploring linking their CBDCs for cross-border trade and payments.
- The digital ruble is Russia's third official form of money, issued directly by the Bank of Russia.
Why it matters
The digital ruble's early adoption offers a real-world test of CBDC uptake beyond pilot programs. Its development aligns with BRICS efforts to reduce reliance on traditional financial intermediaries amid global sanctions.
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Digital ruble accounts top 220,000 in first month, beating central bank forecast
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- First reported by Cointelegraph
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