Russia's Central Bank to prototype offline digital ruble payments by end-2026
- —Offline digital ruble prototype targeted for end-2026, pilot in 2027
- —SIM-card-based technology from Russian vendors under consideration
- —From Sept. 1, 2026, major banks must offer digital ruble transactions
- —Retail outlets without internet access are exempt from accepting digital rubles
Why it matters: An offline mode would remove the digital ruble's key disadvantage versus cash and speed up its rollout starting September 2026.
Source: Happycoin.club
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