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Central Bank of Russia Launches Pilot Test of Digital Ruble in Tatarstan

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

9 hours ago


The Central Bank of Russia has initiated a pilot test of the digital ruble in Tatarstan, focusing on smart contracts.

Objective of Digital Ruble Testing

The Central Bank of Russia, in collaboration with the Tatarstan region, has launched testing of the digital ruble, placing a special emphasis on smart contracts. The primary aim of this experiment is to explore conditional spending of funds allocated for specific purposes using a dedicated testing platform.

Collaborative Efforts between Tatarstan and CBR

The Ministry of Finance of Tatarstan has agreed to the CBR's proposal and has established a working group to oversee the testing of digital ruble transactions in the region. Upon completion of the testing, Tatarstan’s Finance Ministry and the CBR will define requirements for the targeted use of hypothetical budget subsidies, which will be formalized into a smart contract. The experiment is slated to conclude in the third quarter of 2025.

Global Trend in Digital Currencies

The launch of the digital ruble by the Central Bank of Russia is part of a global trend where national banks are exploring and testing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). In September 2024, Reuters reported that 134 countries were exploring the possibility of launching national CBDCs. Some countries, like China, Korea, Papua New Guinea, and the United Kingdom, have already initiated testing, while the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Nigeria have become pioneers in launching their digital currencies.

The Central Bank of Russia is actively participating in the global trend of testing digital currencies. The successful experience in Tatarstan might be an important step towards the nationwide implementation of the digital ruble.

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