Despite Continued Sanctions, Russia Will Start Developing The CBDC Settlement System
In the midst of continuous sanctions imposed in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, Russia's central bank is ready to start creating a cross-border settlement system utilizing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to a recent article, Russia's central bank will explore two potential cross-border settlement solutions as part of its intentions to move forward with the introduction of the digital ruble in the first quarter of 2023.
