Russia: Federal Law No. 340-FZ establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble (Bill No. 270838-8)

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Aug 2023 in force
24 Jul 2023 adopted
19 Jul 2023 adopted
11 Jul 2023 under deliberation
29 Dec 2022 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Aug 2023
in force

Implemented Federal Law No. 340-FZ establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble

On 1 August 2023, Federal Law No. 340-FZ establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble was signed into Law by the Russian President, previously Bill No. 270838-8, entered into force. The Law enables cashless payments ba…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
24 Jul 2023
adopted

Signed Bill No. 270838-8 establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble

On 24 July 2023, Bill No. 270838-8, establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble, was signed into Law by the Russian President, becoming Federal Law No. 340-FZ. The Law enables cashless payments based on a central bank …

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
19 Jul 2023
adopted

Adopted Bill No. 270838-8 establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble

On 19 July 2023, Bill No. 270838-8, establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble, was adopted by the Federal Council. The Bill aims to enable cashless payments based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digita…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
11 Jul 2023
under deliberation

Passed Bill No. 270838-8 establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble

On 11 July 2023, Bill No. 270838-8, establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble, was passed by the State Duma. The Bill aims to enable cashless payments based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rubl…

Source
Event type law
Action type passage
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
29 Dec 2022
under deliberation

Introduced Bill No. 270838-8 establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble

On 29 December 2022, Bill No. 270838-8, establishing the legal framework for the introduction of the digital ruble, was introduced in the State Duma. The Bill aims to enable cashless payments based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digi…

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament