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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to be Cross-border Capable by 2026

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Last updated: 2024/07/24 at 4:10 AM
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The digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is not expected to be ready for cross-border use until 2026, according to Anatoly Aksakov, the Chairman of the State Duma’s Committee on the Financial Markets. He stated that Russians may be able to make payments abroad with digital rubles by 2025 at the earliest, with mass usage not anticipated until 2026. Despite the delay in the token’s rollout, President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of seizing the moment with digital assets like the CBDC.

Currently, the Central Bank of Russia is conducting a pilot of the digital ruble with 12 banks and a group of 600 citizens in 11 cities. The plan is to expand this pilot program on September 1, with an additional 20 banks and 9,000 citizens set to participate. While Finance Minister Anton Siluanov previously stated that all Russians would be able to use digital ruble wallets for payments by 2024, recent forecasts suggest a slower timeline for cross-border CBDC developments.

Despite the setbacks, Putin has expressed the urgency of utilizing digital assets within the country and in international relations. He emphasized the need to use the digital ruble more widely in the Russian economy and financial sector. Aksakov mentioned that the adoption of the CBDC should be done gradually to minimize risks associated with this new feature in the lives of Russians. The government reported that pilot participants have processed over 30,000 transactions using the digital ruble, with over 27,000 peer-to-peer transfers and 7,000 payments for goods and services made as of July 1.

The delay in the digital ruble’s cross-border implementation may be a strategic move by Russian authorities to ensure a smooth transition and minimize potential risks associated with the adoption of a new digital currency. By focusing on domestic adoption first and gradually expanding the use of the CBDC throughout the country, Russia aims to lay a solid foundation for broader adoption efforts in the future. Despite the postponement, the government remains committed to the development and implementation of the digital ruble as part of its ongoing efforts to increase the use of digital assets in the economy.

With President Putin’s call for the wider use of digital assets both domestically and in foreign relations, the Russian government is signaling its intention to accelerate the integration of the digital ruble into the country’s economic and financial systems. The pilot program currently underway with select banks and citizens is generating valuable insights into the practical implementation of the CBDC and its potential impact on everyday transactions. As Russia moves towards a broader, full-scale implementation of the digital ruble, the focus remains on ensuring a seamless transition for users and stakeholders.

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