On April 1, 2023, Russia’s central bank plans to launch the first consumer pilot for digital currency (CBDC), involving 13 local banks and several merchants. The pilot will involve real-world operations and real-world customers in Russia, but it will be limited to a certain number of transactions and customers. The Bank of Russia intends to determine how to further scale the digital ruble.
Russia to roll out CBDC pilot with real consumers in April