Russia to Start Digital Ruble Tests on Aug. 15 With Banks, Clients

“The launch of pilot operations with real digital rubles is the most important stage of the project,” the Bank of Russia said in Wednesday’s announcement. “This will allow us to test the operation of the digital ruble platform already in an industrial environment, work out all the necessary procedures with the involvement of clients, adjust processes, if necessary, and make sure that the client path is convenient and understandable for users.”