Odaily Planet Daily News: The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has requested to extend the timeline for the launch of the digital ruble by two years, similar to the timeline provided for small retailers. In October, the Central Bank of Russia announced the timeline for the introduction of the digital ruble as part of a bill submitted to the State Duma. The large-scale launch date is set for July 1, 2025. By then, the largest banks and retailers must support the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The July 1 deadline applies to retailers with a turnover exceeding 30 million rubles (274,000 USD). Retailers with revenues between 20 million and 30 million rubles can receive an additional year, while small companies can receive an additional two years. The ministry pointed out that there are still no rules for the operation and functioning of the digital ruble, meaning that retailers do not have enough time to prepare and adjust their point-of-sale software. Trade organizations agree with this view. The Association of Retail Companies (ACORT) stated in a letter: 'We believe it is necessary to avoid setting specific deadlines through legislation for the launch of the system at the trade level and to provide for at least a two-year transition period during which companies will carry out the necessary work.'

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