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China is taking the lead in the race to become the first major economy to officially launch a sovereign digital currency, as its ongoing pilot programs have made headlines and its central bank officials have been offering explanations about the issue and what’s behind Beijing’s digital yuan ambitions.
In Depth: China’s Digital Currency Ambitions Lead the World
The future of money is electronic and Beijing wants to own it
Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered–Backed Venture
Landmark approvals signal city’s ambition to lead regulated digital-asset markets
CX Daily: How the Iran War Set Off a Global Scramble for Strategic Metals
The conflict has sent prices of ‘war metals’ like nickel and cobalt soaring, accelerating a global race to control critical minerals
BOC Hong Kong Pushes Digital Yuan Wallet Upgrade After Policy Shift
Move follows China’s shift to pay interest on digital yuan, as officials explore higher limits and broader use cases
CX Daily: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race
By spending billions on chips and pursuing top talent, TikTok’s owner has outmaneuvered the competition
Hong Kong, Mainland Regulators Weigh Digital Yuan Wallet Upgrades
Officials cite 80,000 wallets tied to Hong Kong numbers and a jump in accepting merchants as cross-border links deepen
Exclusive: China Expands Digital Yuan Network With 12 New Banks
Move comes as policy overhaul lets digital yuan function like bank deposits, giving lenders stronger incentives to promote its use
Chinese Sellers Shift Cross-Border E-Commerce Playbook, Ant International Unit CEO Says
As taxes and compliance rules tighten, Chinese merchants are building deeper local operations and driving new demand for payment services, WorldFirst CEO Shi Wenyi says
In Profile: Bonnie Chan Leads HKEX Back to Global IPO Crown
Record profits, HK$38 million pay and a diversification push mark her early tenure as CEO
China Report Says U.S. Seized $30 Billion in Global Crypto Assets
Document claims American authorities leverage tech and legal systems to tighten control over digital finance and global settlements
Caixin Explains: Hong Kong’s ‘Finance Plus’ Strategy to Reinforce Its Global Hub Role
The 2026-27 Budget lays out sweeping measures spanning offshore yuan markets, tech listings, digital assets and gold trading as the city seeks new growth drivers
Cover Story: China Carves Out a Narrow Path for Offshore Asset Tokenization
A new framework separates real-world-asset tokenization from crypto trading, channeling offshore deals into China’s existing debt and equity rules
China Reinforces Crypto Ban, Maps Rules for Real-World-Asset Tokens
New notice reiterates illegality of virtual-currency activity while putting nascent asset tokenization under tight supervision.
Top Stories of the Month: Digital Yuan Overhaul Targets Mass Adoption, Cross-Border Use
Landmark changes introduce interest payments, smart contracts for businesses and a blockchain-based platform for global trade
Cover Story: Digital Yuan Overhaul Targets Mass Adoption, Cross-Border Use
Landmark changes introduce interest payments, smart contracts for businesses and a blockchain-based platform for global trade
Ex-Finance Regulator Hid Millions in Crypto in Office Drawer
Yao Qian, a former Chinese official once lauded for his digital currency expertise, is accused of accepting crypto bribes and concealing the assets in cold wallets
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