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Story: Rostec to Issue Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin on TRON Amid Russia’s Digital Finance Push

By James Thorp

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RUBx: A Stablecoin Backed 1:1 With the Ruble. The new digital token, RUBx, was officially unveiled on July 3.

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Technical Details and Smart Contract Oversight. RUBx is being built using the TRON blockchain, chosen for its speed and low transaction costs.

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Rollout Strategy and Sector Focus. Dmitry Shumayev, the head of the project, described a phased rollout that will begin by…

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Broader Context: Russia’s State-Backed Blockchain Moves. Rostec’s stablecoin initiative follows other notable blockchain-related developments by Russian…

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Strategic Technology for Domestic Innovation. Rostec has framed the RUBx initiative as part of its broader mission to foster strategic…

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Transparency and Next Steps. In a notable move for a state-backed project, Rostec plans to publicly release the RUBx smart…

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Russia is moving deeper into the blockchain space with the introduction of a ruble-pegged stablecoin by Rostec, one of the country’s largest state-backed defense and technology…

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The new initiative highlights a growing trend in Russia’s approach to digital assets—bringing blockchain-based financial tools under state oversight while reducing dependence on…

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The new digital token, RUBx, was officially unveiled on July 3. According to the Russian news agency TASS, each RUBx will be backed on a one-to-one basis with the Russian ruble.

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Alexander Nazarov, Rostec’s Deputy General Director, confirmed that the stablecoin will function within the boundaries of Russia’s legal framework.

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To further strengthen trust in the system, the contract will be independently audited by blockchain security firm CertiK before the stablecoin becomes active.

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The RT-Pay platform is designed to link directly with existing Russian banking infrastructure.

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Dmitry Shumayev, the head of the project, described a phased rollout that will begin by identifying use cases across various industries.

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Rostec emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Central Bank of Russia’s guidelines, as well as with international standards on anti-money laundering (AML) and…

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Although Rostec has yet to disclose issuance caps or detailed reserve management policies, executives noted that the company will hold ruble reserves equal to the number of…

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