Starting January 1, 2026, banks can pay interest on e-CNY balances, turning the digital yuan from digital cash into something closer to a bank account.
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CHINESE BANKS CAN PAY INTEREST IN DIGITAL YUAN
Starting January 1, 2026, banks can pay interest on e-CNY balances, turning the digital yuan from digital cash into something closer to a bank account.