By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: China will begin paying interest on digital yuan balances starting January 2026. The digital yuan is transitioning from digital cash to a deposit-style currency. Officials hope interest payments will boost usage and global competitiveness of the e-CNY. China is poised to become the first country in the world to pay […]
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By Marco Piccolo Key highlights: Chipotle stock plunged over 18% after cutting its full-year same-store sales outlook for the third consecutive quarter. Economic pressure and declining traffic, especially among Gen Z and millennial consumers, are weighing on performance. The company plans to boost marketing, digital innovation, and international expansion to recover momentum. Economic headwinds pressure […]
By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: China expands digital yuan settlements across major trade routes mBridge cuts cross-border payments to seconds, bypassing SWIFT ASEAN and the Middle East deepen yuan adoption in global trade In March 2025, the People’s Bank of China launched a cross-border settlement system based on the digital yuan, enabling international trade without […]