[Russian Central Bank Governor: Digital Ruble Will Be Used to Strengthen State Regulation of Fund Flows] Odaily Planet Daily News – Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the introduction of the digital ruble is indeed aimed at strengthening state regulation of fund flows, particularly enhancing transparency and the efficiency of automated reviews in scenarios such as government contract expenditures. She emphasized that the digital ruble is not intended for monitoring daily payment behaviors between individuals, calling the claim that 'the government wants to control personal payments' a misunderstanding. Nabiullina pointed out that, from a transparency perspective, residents using the digital ruble is essentially no different from existing cashless ruble transactions. However, as a third form of national currency, the digital ruble will help reduce manual review processes and achieve partial regulatory automation. She also reiterated that the Russian Central Bank will not force citizens to open digital ruble accounts or mandate its use. Instead, the adoption will be encouraged through promoting its convenience and offering public trials starting in September. (bits.media)