Russian state-owned oil company Gazprom has required 17 of its subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts

Odaily News: Russian state-owned oil company Gazprom has required 17 of its subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts with the Central Bank of Russia, in preparation for compliance with regulations set to take effect on September 1. According to these regulations, legal entities must be able to accept digital rubles as a payment method for goods and services.

Russia's digital ruble has been undergoing testing since August 2023. As of the end of 2025, over 130 legal entity accounts have participated in the platform's testing. Starting September 1, major Russian banks and large enterprises must provide customers with the capability for digital ruble transactions.