China is sharpening its digital currency strategy at a time when US policymakers remain divided over the future of stablecoins, raising fresh questions about global leadership in digital payments. The decision to allow interest on balances held in the digital yuan marks a shift from experimentation toward active competition with private payment systems and foreign […]
The debate over whether U.S. dollar stablecoins should be allowed to offer interest has moved from a regulatory detail to a broader question of global monetary competitiveness. Concerns are rising that restricting yield on U.S.-issued stablecoins could weaken their appeal just as other jurisdictions move to actively incentivize digital currency adoption. The issue has gained […]
Global finance is entering a new digital phase as RMBT, China’s yuan-linked stablecoin, begins to challenge USDC in cross-border transactions. Once seen as a domestic experiment, RMBT is now emerging as a viable settlement tool across Asian and African trade corridors. This development signals a broader rebalancing of monetary influence in digital markets long dominated […]
Regional banks test new corridors for trade settlement. A New Phase for the Digital Yuan China’s central bank digital currency, the digital yuan, has been in domestic pilot programs for years. In 2025, it is stepping into a new phase: cross-border testing. Regional banks across Asia and the Middle East are experimenting with digital yuan […]
