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South Carolina has enacted legislation banning state agencies from accepting central bank digital currencies while shielding cryptocurrency users and miners from certain regulations.

January 22, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

On January 1, 2026, the People's Bank of China started paying interest on digital yuan balances in user wallets, making it the world's first central bank digital currency to offer returns to ordinary holders. This upgrade shifts the digital yuan from a simple payment tool to a more attractive option for holding money. Adoption is expected to grow following this change.