The Central Bank of Russia has published an interim report on the digital ruble pilot, summarising early testing results and setting out priorities for developing the new form of the national currency. The pilot has so far involved individuals and companies from more than 150 localities, with around 2,500 wallets opened and about 100,000 transactions completed on the digital ruble platform. Beyond basic operations, the pilot has focused on improving the customer journey and addressing security topics such as cyberattack protection and data privacy, with preliminary results indicating platform efficiency and resilience. The report also notes additional consultations with participating banks and government agencies on the digital ruble’s economic model, including leading smart contract implementation scenarios intended to support efficiency gains in processes including fiscal ones, and it flags planned functionality expansion such as enabling e-commerce payments, connecting individual entrepreneurs, and supporting mass and recurring payments based on registers.
Central Bank of Russia 2025-06-30
Central Bank of Russia reports 2,500 digital ruble wallets and 100,000 pilot transactions and outlines next-stage expansion plans
The Central Bank of Russia released an interim report on the digital ruble pilot, highlighting early testing results and future development priorities. The pilot involved over 150 localities, with 2,500 wallets opened and 100,000 transactions completed, focusing on customer experience and security. The report also discusses consultations on the digital ruble's economic model and plans for expanded functionality, including e-commerce payments and support for businesses.