Digital Ruble Goes Live in Russia as Bitcoin Payments Remain Banned
- —Digital ruble available for transactions since September 1, 2026
- —Retail investors capped at 300,000 rubles ($3,556) per year for crypto purchases
- —Qualified investors face no restrictions on crypto purchases
- —Crypto payments have been illegal in Russia since 2022
Why it matters: Russia is advancing its own CBDC while maintaining strict crypto restrictions, deepening state control over digital payments.
Source: Bitcoin Magazine