Russia's digital ruble adoption accelerates: 87,000 new accounts since September

The Central Bank of Russia reports a surge in digital ruble accounts, increasing by 87,000 since early September, with transactions surpassing 50,000. This indicates growing adoption of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Russia, though the scale remains modest relative to the population. The development signals progress in Russia's financial infrastructure and potential implications for financial sovereignty and sanctions resilience.