China's central bank issues new guidelines for digital yuan

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) has introduced new guidelines to develop and improve the digital yuan, according to the 21st Century Business Herald. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the PBoC will strengthen the e-CNY's infrastructure and governance by including it in deposit reserves and classifying digital wallets by liquidity. This change will also make it possible for interest to be paid on digital yuan holdings. Additionally, the central bank will establish a digital yuan management committee and operate a center for its domestic and international operating systems to ensure continuous management and supervision.