Digital ruble hits 220,000 accounts in a month, beating full-year forecast of 60,000
- —Over 220,000 accounts opened in a month vs the central bank's 60,000 full-year forecast
- —87,000 accounts and 50,000+ transactions in the first 10 days, another 133,000 in the next 20
- —Average daily growth slowed from 8,700 to 6,650 accounts
- —Wallets are available at 12 banks, with free transactions for individuals
Why it matters: Demand is outpacing the central bank's rollout plan, accelerating adoption of Russia's third form of currency, though actual purchase volumes remain undisclosed.
Source: BeInCrypto RU
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