China Overhauls Digital Yuan: E-CNY to Earn Interest and Align with Bank Deposits
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced a major strategic shift for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), transitioning the digital yuan (e-CNY) from mere digital cash to a “digital deposit currency.” Starting January 1, 2026, commercial banks will begin paying interest on digital yuan holdings, a move intended to spark mass adoption after … Read more