The Russian central bank announced plans to incentivize the use of the digital ruble for salary payments starting January 1, 2027. Commercial banks will receive a reward of 0.67 rubles per transaction when companies pay wages using the digital ruble, with a minimum reward of 10 rubles per instruction list. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of the digital currency in everyday transactions. Additionally, the central bank has set service fee rates for the digital ruble platform. From early 2027, businesses will incur a fee of 1 ruble per transfer instruction to individuals, with a minimum charge of 15 rubles per instruction list. Central bank governor Nabiullina emphasized that the digital ruble will facilitate state monitoring of government-related financial operations, while assuring that its use will not be mandatory for individuals.