Digital Ruble Roadmap Updated Launch 2026

Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

• The Central Bank of Russia announced the digital ruble will launch in 2026.
• Large payments using the digital ruble framework are expected to debut at that time.
• The launch was postponed from an earlier planned date in March.

The Central Bank of Russia has updated its roadmap, now planning to introduce large payments via the digital ruble framework in 2026, following a postponement from its initial schedule.