$ETH 【Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia: The digital ruble payment network is scheduled to launch in 2026】According to Bitcoin.com, Anna Katamadze, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, announced that the digital ruble payment network is scheduled to launch in 2026. At that time, citizens will be able to use this digital currency for payments through the central bank's platform wallet. This timeline is earlier than the previously expected 2027 by the industry.

Progress in technical testing shows that 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and about 30 enterprises are currently participating in the pilot program. Although the original deployment plan was delayed in March, Central Bank Governor Nabiullina emphasized that the delay was unrelated to the progress of the pilot. It is worth noting that the Russian government has begun incorporating the digital ruble into the budget payment and subsidy distribution system to enhance the transparency of fund circulation.