To accelerate the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), Changzhou, China will distribute about $700,000 worth of digital yuan tokens and coupons as part of a shopping festival, replacing cash-filled envelopes with digital tokens. This strategic initiative intends to foster digital currency use among locals and scale CBDC acceptance.
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The Crushing Uncertainty: Crypto’s Struggle with Regulators and the Future of Digital Assets
“A significant episode in China underlined the persistent uncertainty around cryptocurrency’s legal status. A man lending Bitcoin faced an unsympathetic legal system when the borrower defaulted. The court ruled Bitcoin, as a digital commodity, doesn’t hold the same legal status as fiat currencies, therefore, can’t be subject to legal enforcement or compensation.”
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The Chinese city of Shenzhen has reported the creation of nearly 36 million digital yuan wallets, accelerating the integration of blockchain-based central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) into everyday commerce. This expansion raises questions about regulation, privacy, and data protection in this growing currency system. Despite potential concerns, the adoption of CBDCs, supported by initiatives like the People’s Bank of China’s SIM-card based CBDC wallet, continues to progress.