Russia’s central bank disclosed on October 6, 2026, that over 220,000 digital ruble accounts were opened in September alone, the first month of the nationwide rollout that began September 1. This figure exceeds the Bank of Russia’s initial year-end forecast of approximately 60,000 by more than three times. The digital ruble became Russia’s third official form of money alongside cash and bank deposits, with a monthly top-up limit of 300,000 rubles and zero fees until end of 2026. VTB reported that over 1,500 corporate clients were ready to open accounts, while a payroll pilot launched October 1 for select Finance Ministry employees. Amid Western sanctions, BRICS nations including China and India are working to interconnect their digital currency systems for cross-border transactions.
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