VTB poll: 42% opened digital ruble accounts out of curiosity
- —42% cited curiosity and a new experience as their reason for opening an account
- —35% opened an account but have not made any transactions
- —54% want cashback and discounts, 42% want more stores accepting the digital ruble
- —28% named transfers as their main use case, 24% named taxes and utilities
Why it matters: The gap between account openings and actual usage is a key gauge of how quickly Russia's central bank digital currency gains real adoption.
Source: TokenPost