Home Cryptocurrency News The Bank of Russia Continues to Test Digital Ruble Payments. Could It Help Circumvent Western Sanctions? The Bank of Russia Continues to Test Digital Ruble Payments. Could It Help Circumvent Western Sanctions? Andrew M Apr 27, 2022 comments off Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest The Bank of Russia is continuing to test the Digital Ruble payment system and plans to involve more banks into the program in 2023.