While bitcoin is banned for making payments in Russia, the government is keen on one type of digital money: its own central bank digital currency. 

The digital ruble has been available for transactions in the country since September 1, according to a Tuesday report from Tass. 

Citing a talk given by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the news agency said that it was all part of “developing a convenient, fast, and independent payment infrastructure” in Russia. 

JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says:

“The circulation of cryptocurrencies has also become legal in the country starting from September 1. The relevant law was signed by the president.”…

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