Digital Ruble Could Be Tool Against Sanctions, Bank of Russia Says

Digital Ruble Could Be Tool Against Sanctions, Bank of Russia Says

Russia's central bank says a digital ruble could make Russia less dependent on the U.S. dollar and more resistant to foreign sanctions.


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