Russia rolls out digital ruble on Sept. 1, keeps crypto payments banned
Cryptopolitan · Published Aug 26, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
Article Summary
On the 1st of September, major telecom firms and e-commerce businesses in Russia will introduce the digital ruble which will be a step further in promoting the state-supported currency in daily transactions while preventing the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Moscow takes a solid stance in the world of cryptocurrencies.
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On the 1st of September, major telecom firms and e-commerce businesses in Russia will introduce the digital ruble which will be a step further in promoting the state-supported currency in daily transactions while preventing the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Moscow takes a solid stance in the world of cryptocurrencies.
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Published by Cryptopolitan. Category: Market Structure. Published Aug 26, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT.
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