Russia Digital Ruble Codified in Tax Legislation by Putin
President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation officially incorporating Russia’s digital ruble into the nation’s tax code, a pivotal step in the country's broader efforts to implement its central bank digital currency (CBDC). This move signifies a pivotal advancement in the acceptance of the central bank digital currency.
According to local news platform Telesputnik, the integration of Russia's digital ruble into the country's tax code has been signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. This landmark legislation allows the government to confiscate digital assets if a taxpayer does not have enough fiat currency in their bank accounts. The new law also lets officials suspend digital assets. Russia’s digital ruble has been integrated into the nation’s tax code after its President Vladimir Putin signed the move into law. President Vladimir Putin signed the legislation into law, marking a pivotal step in the country's efforts to implement its central bank digital currency (CBDC). The tax code now includes provisions for the digital ruble, marking a significant regulatory development in the Russian financial landscape.