[Gazprom, Russia's state-owned oil company, requires 17 subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts] Odaily Planet Daily News: Russia's state-owned oil company Gazprom has requested its 17 subsidiaries to open digital ruble accounts with the Russian Central Bank. The testing of the Russian digital ruble began in August 2023, and by the end of 2025, more than 130 corporate accounts are expected to participate in platform testing. This is in preparation for compliance with regulations that will take effect on September 1. According to these regulations, legal entities must be able to accept digital rubles as a payment method for goods and services. The testing of the Russian digital ruble began in August 2023, and by the end of 2025, more than 130 corporate accounts are expected to participate in platform testing. Starting September 1, major Russian banks and large enterprises must provide customers with the ability to conduct transactions using digital rubles. (bits.media)