Ah, the illustrious Bank of Russia, that grand institution of finance, has decided to take a leisurely stroll, pushing the launch of the digital ruble to mid-2026! It seems the banks are grappling with the complexities of transition like a cat wrestling with a particularly stubborn ball of yarn—such a spectacle! 🐈
Originally, our ambitious central bank had dreams of introducing the CBDC by July. Yet here we are, with the calendar now pointing toward mid-2026, as if timed by a watchmaker with a penchant for procrastination. Elvira Nabiullina, the head of this banking ensemble, even mused about the launch’s postponement in February, but like a magician, she left us in suspense—no rabbit pulled from the hat, nor even a hint of why we’re waiting! 🎩
It turns out that the banks, those gallant custodians of our currency, are having a bit of a meltdown—figuratively speaking, of course. It appears they have faced some “technical migration challenges.” You see, not every knight managed to escape the clutches of the foreign software dragon, notably that infamous Oracle. Why, the drama could rival any Chekhovian play—characters flailing about over databases instead of crumbling relationships! 🥴
And let us not forget our dear banks’ worries about “security” and the gripping question of whether the digital ruble will function during power outages. One can only imagine the scene—a bank clerical worker, candle in hand, trying to conjure currency like an ancient alchemist! It does remind one of the absurdity inherent in human endeavors, does it not? ⚡
Nevertheless, amidst this chaos, officials proclaim that the pilot program is still plodding along at a steady pace, akin to an old horse drawing a cart. The functionality is reportedly behaving itself, as expected from such a dignified contraption. Participation has almost doubled from 500 to 2,000 individual users—a veritable stampede! And businesses, rising from a mere 30 to 50, sound like quite the bustling marketplace, don’t they? Who knew the digital ruble would lead to such a delightful social gathering? 🎉
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2025-04-03 10:32