Digital Yuan
Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework
The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.

Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets
The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers.

China's Digital Yuan Isn't Taking Off Despite State Employee Salary Trial: Report
Most early users immediately transfer the digital yuan balances to their bank accounts to spend as cash.

Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report
Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for "violations of discipline and law."

Standard Chartered China Offering Exchange Services for Digital Yuan
The bank will give customers access to the digital RBM's interconnection platform, offering recharge and redemption.

PetroChina Completes First International Crude Oil Trade in Digital Yuan: Report
PetroChina bought 1 million barrels of crude oil settled in e-CNY at the Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange

BNP Paribas Will Link Digital Yuan to Bank Accounts for Promoting CBDC Use: Report
BNP Paribas' corporate clients will be able to connect to China's e-CNY through a connection to the Bank of China's system

China Launches Smart-Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan
Through the smart contract, users can win part of a daily prize of $1,312 for using the digital yuan.

First Mover Americas: Three Arrows' Founders Take Slingshot From Crypto Community
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2023.

China's Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities for the First Time: Report
Last week, the country also added a function to its e-CNY payment app that allows users to make payments offline.

