CoinVoice has recently learned that Sberbank, TBank, and Tochka Bank have become participants in the pilot program for transactions using the digital ruble.
Previously, a total of 12 financial institutions participated in the pilot: Alfa-Bank, DOM.RF Bank, Ingosstrakh Bank, VTB, Gazprombank, Ak Bars Bank, MTS Bank, Promsvyazbank, Sovcombank, Sinara Bank, TKB Bank, and the Russian Agricultural Bank.
They have signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Russia and are configuring the system to participate in the project. It is reported that the widespread use of the digital ruble is expected to gradually begin on July 1, 2025. [Original link]