Russia will launch an alternative payment system based on digital financial assets and cryptocurrencies.

According to BlockBeats news on April 25th, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated that "Russia will introduce an alternative payment system based on modern technology (digital financial assets, digital currency), and digital currency can be used for cross-border payments. However, the system is currently in the initial stage of discussion, and its future depends on the use of digital rubles, digital yuan, and other similar currencies."