Digital ruble usage is driven more by curiosity than by utility, poll finds

Mere curiosity is the main driver for opening a digital ruble account in Russia, shows a survey conducted less than a couple of months after the launch of the CBDC. The results also indicate holders would like to see more incentives and opportunities to spend the state-issued coin while Moscow is preparing to restrict its international use. Russians want to try the digital ruble but see few reasons to do more The desire to try something new has been the leading motive for those setting up a wallet for the Bank of Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). That’s according to a recent poll carried out by VTB, the majority state-owned banking giant, and published this week. The study was quoted by Russian media.

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