Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs

Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies.

Digital Ruble ‘Promising,’ Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief

The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.

Bank of Russia Seeks Limit on Amount of Digital Assets Retail Investors Can Buy

Non-qualified investors would be able to buy no more than 600,000 rubles worth of digital assets in one year, or about $7,740.

Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says

The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding.

Bank of Russia Considers Issuing Digital Ruble, Starts Public Consultations

The Russian central bank said it's starting public consultations on the possibilities of issuing a CBDC.

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain

Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.

Russian Prime Minister Introduces Bill to Allow Fintech Sandboxes, Blockchain Included

The new bill would allow the creation of “experimental regulatory regimes” for companies working on cutting-edge technologies like AI and distributed ledgers.