The Bank of Russia is exploring the possibility of charging interest on accounts in digital rubles, Kommersant writes. According to the regulator's management, the tool may receive new functions taking into account global trends and the experience of the Chinese financial system. If the initiative wins, the central bank will make official proposals. As of today, no interest is accrued on the balance of the digital accounts, and no loans are granted; Operations with the digital ruble themselves became available on September 1.