Russian state-owned oil company Gazprom requires 17 subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts

Odaily Odaily Planet Daily News: Russian state-owned oil company Gazprom has required 17 of its subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts at the Central Bank of Russia. Testing of the Russian digital ruble began in August 2023, and by the end of 2025, over 130 corporate accounts have participated in the platform pilot project, in preparation for compliance with regulations that will take effect on September 1. According to the regulations, legal entities must be able to accept digital rubles as a payment method for goods and services.

Testing of the Russian digital ruble began in August 2023, and by the end of 2025, over 130 corporate accounts have participated in the platform pilot project. Starting September 1, major Russian banks and large enterprises must provide customers with the capability for digital ruble transactions. (bits.media)