Gazprom Subsidiaries to Open Digital Ruble Accounts

Russian state-owned oil company Gazprom has instructed its 17 subsidiaries to establish digital ruble accounts with the Central Bank of Russia. According to Odaily, this move is in preparation for compliance with regulations effective from September 1, requiring legal entities to accept digital rubles for goods and services. The digital ruble has been under testing since August 2023, with over 130 corporate accounts participating in the platform's trial phase by the end of 2025. From September 1, major Russian banks and large enterprises are mandated to offer digital ruble transaction capabilities to their customers.