Russia uses digital rubles to pay salaries for first time
Russia’s Finance Ministry has started paying some employees in digital rubles, extending the CBDC into government payroll after its Sept. 1 rollout.
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Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time
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