China Launches Digital Yuan Operations Center to Accelerate CBDC Adoption
China has discreetly advanced its central bank digital currency ambitions with the establishment of an international operations hub for the digital yuan. The People's Bank of China unveiled the Shanghai-based center, framing it as a strategic MOVE to reshape global cross-border payments through enhanced efficiency and financial inclusion.
The initiative coincides with Beijing's broader crackdown on tokenization ventures, as regulators recently instructed Hong Kong-based brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenization services. This dual approach underscores China's selective embrace of blockchain innovation while maintaining tight control over decentralized financial experiments.