According to ChainCatcher, Russia’s Sberbank, TBank, and Tochka Bank have become participants in a pilot program for transactions using the digital ruble.
A total of 12 financial institutions have previously participated in the pilot, including Alfa-Bank, DOM.RF Bank, Ingosstrakh Bank, VTB, Gazprombank, Ak Bars Bank, MTS Bank, Promsvyazbank, Sovcombank, Sinara Bank, TKB Bank and Russian Agricultural Bank.
They have signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Russia and are configuring their systems to participate in the project. It is reported that the widespread use of the digital ruble is expected to begin gradually from July 1, 2025.