Russia's Finance Ministry has made a payment to its employees in digital rubles, marking the first time the government has used the new currency for official transactions. The move is part of the country's efforts to test the digital ruble, a central bank-issued currency that is expected to be widely used in the future. The payment, which is reportedly for wages, is a key milestone in the development of the digital ruble and demonstrates its usability in real-world transactions. The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to integrate the digital ruble into the budget process.
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