According to Aksakov, Russians are already showing interest in the new payment method. However, this contradicts the results of the survey conducted by VTsIOM in August.

Let us remind you that the law on the national digital currency came into force on August 1, 2023. The Central Bank of Russia has outlined requirements for banks regarding the information protection of transactions with digital rubles and established tariffs for them.

Previously, the regulator received a proposal from the Association of Banks of Russia to develop a unified mobile application for transactions with the digital ruble to reduce costs for the infrastructure of the new national currency.

According to expert estimates, commercial banks will require investments ranging from 120 million to more than 200 million rubles to connect to the national digital currency platform.