Digital ruble included in the anti-money laundering legislation

On 21/05/2025, the Central Bank of Russia issued an update regarding Digital ruble included in the anti-money laundering legislation. The digital ruble will be integrated into existing anti-money laundering measures, requiring banks to continue identifying clients upon account opening and limiting access for certain clients, among other responsibilities. The platform's design prioritizes user convenience, allowing citizens and companies to make payments using familiar mobile banking apps and other remote banking systems. This will enable seamless interaction between customers and banks in a traditional manner.