Why China Is Offering Interest on Its CBDC
China is stepping up its push for digital currency adoption. Starting January 1, users of the e-CNY—the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC)—will be able to earn interest, and their holdings will be protected under the country’s deposit insurance system, giving consumers more confidence in embracing the digital yuan. The move is intended to spark […]
The Trends That Will Modernize Payments Technology in 2026
The modernization of banks’ technology stacks, to this point, have only been the initial steps in a larger process. The adoption of real-time payments has shown how risk, compliance, and customer experience need to catch up to the instant payment environment. Even less visible functions like treasury services are being touched by modernization. These changes […]