The Russian state oil company Gazprom has required its 17 subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts with the Central Bank of Russia to comply with regulations effective September 1. Under the regulations, legal entities must accept the digital ruble as a payment method. The Russian digital ruble has been in testing since August 2023, and as of the end of 2025, over 130 legal entity accounts have participated in the pilot. Starting September 1, major Russian banks and enterprises must enable digital ruble transactions for their customers. (bits.media)
Gazprom Orders 17 Subsidiaries to Open Digital Ruble Accounts
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Gazprom has instructed 17 subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts at the Central Bank of Russia ahead of new digital asset regulations. The mandate, effective September 1, requires legal entities to accept the digital currency. AML/CFT measures are also included in the framework to enhance transaction transparency. Since August 2023, over 130 legal entity accounts have joined the digital ruble pilot. Major Russian banks are now required to enable digital ruble payments for their clients.
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