China Breaks CBDC Orthodoxy: Digital Yuan to Pay Interest Starting 2026 – BeInCrypto

Jan 1, 2026 - 05:30
China Breaks CBDC Orthodoxy: Digital Yuan to Pay Interest Starting 2026 – BeInCrypto
China’s digital yuan entered a new era on January 1, 2026, as wallet balances began accruing interest at demand deposit rates. The move marks a decisive break from the prevailing global consensus that central bank digital currencies should remain non-interest-bearing. The European Central Bank, Federal Reserve, and Bank for International Settlements have long championed this...

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