The Russian tax authorities will start collecting taxes in digital rubles from 2025

ChainCatcher news, according to cryptonews, the Russian tax authorities will start collecting taxes in digital rubles from 2025, while banks will also have the authority to block suspicious CBDC transactions. As part of the expanded pilot, government agencies have committed to using CBDC more actively in 2024.

Previously, Russian President Putin signed the "Digital Ruble Law," which will take effect on August 1, 2023. According to this law, the Central Bank of Russia will become the main operator of the digital ruble platform. The digital ruble is intended to be used as a means of payment and remittance, and not for investment purposes.