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Russia's Finance Ministry Issues First Digital Ruble Salaries, Distinct From Bitcoin (BTC)

COINOTAG·October 3, 2026·1 min read
Russia's Finance Ministry Issues First Digital Ruble Salaries, Distinct From Bitcoin (BTC)

Russia's Finance Ministry paid its first digital ruble salaries on October 1, 2026, marking a step toward state digital currency adoption. Officials said direct ATM cash withdrawals from digital ruble accounts could arrive in 2027. The move is separate from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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