#RussiaStudiesNationalStablecoin Russia Advances Plans for a National Stablecoin: Strategic Digital Sovereignty in 2026
Russia is taking decisive steps to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on global financial systems amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The key initiative in this strategy is the exploration and potential launch of a national stablecoin, signaling a historic shift in Moscow’s approach to digital assets.
From Digital Ruble to National Stablecoin
The Central Bank of Russia has been developing the Digital Ruble, scheduled for mass rollout on September 1, 2026, aime