Bank of Russia
Russia Begins Large-Scale Digital Ruble Rollout
The first wave brings banks, retailers, and the state onto one highly visible payment rail.
Donald Trump Pledges to Block the Introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency in the United States if He Wins Election
CBDCs are a major threat to civil liberties.
Russia’s CBDC, the Digital Ruble, to Begin in August
A centralized power grab.
Russia’s State Duma Approves Major National CBDC Project
Digital money. No privacy.
Russia to Create a National Biometric Database
Under a centralized new department.