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Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide With 87K New Accounts

Bitcoin.com News·September 14, 2026·1 min read
Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide With 87K New Accounts

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the digital ruble launch progressed smoothly, with accounts jumping by nearly 87,000 in ten days. The surge is driven by novelty and user curiosity to test the instrument, pushing digital ruble accounts to record levels.

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