Russia to add digital ruble payment option to Moscow subway

The Russian government has announced plans to integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, into Moscow's subway system overhaul, which is scheduled for completion by 2028, DL News reported. The capital city plans to open 13 new subway stations and add 27 kilometers of new lines as part of the project. This initiative will include an option for commuters to top up their transit cards using the digital ruble. This move follows a bill passed last year by the Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, to phase in digital ruble payments. The law is set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2026.