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Latest Russia Sanctions news, analysis, and market insights. 1 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.
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Russia CBDC Update: Digital Ruble Pilot Faces EU Blockade as Banking Sector Braces for $40B Liquidity Drain
Russia's Central Bank launched a digital ruble pilot in January 2026 for social payments with programmable restrictions, while the EU vows to block its international use and domestic banks face a projected 4 trillion ruble liquidity crisis.
27 Mar 2026
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