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Russian Banks Navigate ‘Challenges’ as CBDC Dreams Encounter Public Skepticism

Key Points:

  • Russia’s largest banking association, ARB, seeks clarity on Moscow’s CBDC plans.
  • Public skepticism arises as citizens express wariness towards the digital ruble.
  • ARB urges Central Bank to address key questions, emphasizing transparency and impact.
Russia’s largest banking association, the Association of Russian Banks (ARB), has voiced concerns and sought clarification from the Central Bank regarding Moscow’s plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

The ARB’s stance reflects public skepticism and uncertainty surrounding the digital ruble’s introduction.

In response to the Central Bank’s ongoing collaboration with multiple commercial banks for a real-world pilot of the digital ruble, the ARB has issued a letter with a request for clarification on key aspects related to the CBDC.

The ARB highlighted that Russian citizens are “wary” of the digital ruble’s implementation, echoing sentiments shared by consumers of financial services. The association’s letter also emphasized the need to prevent the imposition of a mandatory digital ruble wallet for citizens, while urging the Central Bank to limit potential tariff increases by digital ruble operators.

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The ARB’s communication further outlines a series of fundamental questions that the Central Bank is called upon to address. These questions include the nature of the digital ruble (whether it is a “third form of money” or a “non-cash currency”), the compensation to banks for providing CBDC access, the obligations of banks to participate in the project, and the required infrastructure-related changes.

Oleg Sysuev, the CEO of Alfa Bank, expressed that the legal nature of the digital ruble remains unclear. As Central Bank Digital Currencies are a relatively recent development on a global scale, he highlighted the unique position of the Russian banking system as it navigates the uncharted territory of CBDCs. Sysuev emphasized the need for comprehensive answers to the many questions arising from the digital ruble’s introduction.

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