Russia’s Digital Ruble Hits 220,000 Accounts in One Month, Nearly 4X Official Forecast

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Key Takeaways:

In its first month, the Russian digital ruble saw more than 220,000 accounts, just under 24 times the central bank’s predicted figure.
The CBDC launch coincides with BRICS countries discussing the possibility of linking national digital currencies for cross-border payments.
While the initial signups seem promising, some commercial banks and consumers doubt the digital ruble’s utility.

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