DIGITAL RUBLE ANNOUNCED BY RUSSIAN CENTRAL BANK

Russian Central Bank will research on the possibility to issue rubles in form of a digital code. Digital rubles will be the third form of the Russian currency (in addition to cash and non-cash).
Every digital ruble will have its unique number (code). Digital rubles will be issued by Russian Central Bank and will not be cryptocurrency.
Digital rubles will combine advantages of cash and non-cash. They will be easily convertible into cash and non-cash and used for any payments and transactions. Digital rubles will be used and stored online as well as offline (on cold wallets).
Digital ruble is expected to make payments faster, cheaper, and safer. It will also make automated transactions (based on smart-contracts) possible.
Digital rubles will be issued after public discussions.