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U.S. Blacklists Crypto Network Behind Ruble-Backed Stablecoin and Shuttered Exchange Garantex
14.8.2025
U.S. officials accused Garantex, Grinex, A7A5 token issuers and executives of laundering ransomware proceeds and evading sanctions
Russian State Giant Rostec Plans Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin, Payment Platform on Tron: TASS
4.7.2025
RUBx, based on the Tron blockchain, will be anchored to the Russian ruble and integrated with the country’s banking system
Russian Defense Conglomerate Rostec to Adopt Ruble Stablecoin for Secure Transactions
4.7.2025
Rostec announced that it will promote this stablecoin and an associated payment platform as a secure method for conducting transactions, approved by the Russian Central Bank. The payment system will integrate with the Russian banking infrastructure, while the stablecoin will be launched on the Tron...
Russia Sets Digital Ruble Deadline for Mass Adoption by Major Banks and Retailers
26.6.2025
Russia is fast-tracking a nationwide digital currency revolution, mandating banks and major retailers to adopt the digital ruble in a sweeping payments system overhaul. Digital Ruble Rollout Accelerates With Mandatory Integration Deadlines A sweeping overhaul of Russia’s retail payments...
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 tied to Garantex successor: FT
25.6.2025
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex exchange
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 tied to Garantex successor: FT
25.6.2025
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex exchange
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 tied to Garantex successor: FT
25.6.2025
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex exchange
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 tied to Garantex successor: FT
25.6.2025
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex exchange
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 tied to Garantex successor: FT
25.6.2025
With a $151 million market cap, A7A5 has reportedly been involved in $9.3 billion of transactions with Grinex, the supposed successor to the sanctioned Garantex exchange
Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption
20.6.2025
Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s...
Still Standing: The Russian Ruble Is 2025’s Best-Performing Currency to Date
10.6.2025
The rise of the Russian ruble has less to do with a rise in confidence in the currency and more with the Central Bank of Russia’s economic maneuvers and the establishment of capital controls amid the ongoing conflict. The Russian Ruble Is 2025’s Best-Performing Currency. But Why?...
US Dollar Faces Test as Economist Sees Yuan, Rupee, Ruble Rising
1.6.2025
Global de-dollarization is surging as a leading economist confirms nations are accelerating the shift to local currencies, reshaping global finance with a powerful multi-currency push. Economist Sees Power Shift as Yuan, Rupee, Ruble Eat Into US Dollar’s Dominance Global de-dollarization...
Russian State Duma Prepares Bill to Widespread Digital Ruble Payments
27.5.2025
The digital ruble payments bill, which has already been approved in its first reading by the State Duma, introduces the concept of a universal code that will facilitate digital currency disbursements, giving banks and retail outlets three years for implementation. Digital Ruble Massification Bill...
Russian ruble stablecoin: Exec lists 7 ‘Tether replica’ features
29.4.2025
The concept of a Russian ruble stablecoin received special attention at a major local crypto event, the Blockchain Forum in Moscow, with key industry executives reflecting on some of the core features a ruble-backed stablecoin might require.Sergey Mendeleev, founder of the digital settlement...
Russian ruble stablecoin: Exec lists 7 ‘Tether replica’ features
29.4.2025
The concept of a Russian ruble stablecoin received special attention at a major local crypto event, the Blockchain Forum in Moscow, with key industry executives reflecting on some of the core features a ruble-backed stablecoin might require.Sergey Mendeleev, founder of the digital settlement...
Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026
25.4.2025
The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies...
Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements
18.4.2025
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge...
Digital Ruble Watch: Rollout Still Expected by Year-End, but Hurdles Are Still Present
3.4.2025
The digital ruble is still expected to be rolled out massively by year-end. Nonetheless, the Central Bank of Russia has reiterated that it will only start the implementation phase once it has worked out all the possible nuances during the current pilot. Digital Ruble Rollout Still on Track, Might...
Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed
2.3.2025
Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout The Bank of Russia has delayed the full-scale rollout of its central bank...
Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
27.1.2025
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these use cases for Russia’s future. Russian State...