France Pushes Back on Digital Euro — A Win for Bitcoin and SHIB?
French lawmakers led by Éric Ciotti are pushing to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro, promoting euro-denominated stablecoins and crypto investments instead.
China to Let Digital Yuan Wallets Earn Interest Starting January 2026
China’s central bank plans to let digital yuan wallets earn interest in 2026, expanding the CBDC’s function beyond cash. The move could increase adoption, encourage savings, and support cross-border transactions while reinforcing the country’s influence in global digital finance.
