Russia's digital ruble will not have the same level of anonymity as cash, says official.
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Bank of Russia, argued that there is a line between anonymity and privacy regarding the circulation of an upcoming digital ruble.
Speaking at a press conference on Oct. 23, Nabiullina said that Russia's digital ruble will not have the same level of anonymity as cash.
"Still, we shouldn't confuse the anonymity with confidentiality of digital ruble transactions. Indeed, there will not be the same level of anonymity that is supported by cash transactions. But confidentiality is expected to be enhanced."
Nabiullina elaborated that a digital ruble will have a unique digital code which enables the central bank to track financial transactions with enhanced transparency.
"The central bank will keep the register of the central bank's digital currency. Whether someone else would be able to see the transactions will depend on the approved model of a digital ruble."
Russia's central bank officially released its central bank digital currency, or CBDC, plans on Oct. 13.
A digital ruble could soon be used as an additional form of money alongside cash, with Russia expecting to launch CBDC tests in 2021.
On Oct. 23, a government official suggested that being first in the CBDC race was not particularly important to Russia.
Digital ruble must ensure privacy, not anonymity: Russia's central bank
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