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China Expands Digital Yuan Access with Eight Lenders
The expansion lifts authorized e-CNY operators to 30 as the central bank seeks broader access and more secure, convenient payment options.
- On Monday, Aug. 17, the People's Bank of China added eight commercial banks to its digital yuan network, raising the total number of authorized service operators to 30.
- The PBOC tied this expansion to China's 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030, which calls for steady development of the digital renminbi, following a round of approvals four months ago that raised the operator count to 22.
- These eight banks are now connected to the central bank-side digital renminbi system, establishing the technical infrastructure required for service provision; however, institutions must complete remaining business and technical preparations before beginning customer-facing operations.
- Earlier in August, Guangdong published a draft development plan proposing cross-border digital yuan trials within the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, with public consultation on the regional policy open until Sept. 5.
- Officials aim to improve access to e-CNY services and respond to demand for secure and efficient payment options as the central bank plans to continue bringing more institutions into the system under market-oriented principles.
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China Adds Eight Banks to Digital Yuan Network in Latest Expansion
China Adds Eight Banks to Digital Yuan Network in Latest Expansion - The central bank’s second approval round of 2026 brings the number of e-CNY operators to 30 and broadens the currency’s footprint in banking, capital markets and daily payments
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The People’s Bank of China added eight new financial institutions to the digital yuan network, bringing the number of banks authorized to operate on the central bank’s currency to 30
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