China Disburses Digital Yuan to Citizens to Boost The Economy

The Chinese province of Shenzhen plans to distribute 30 million digital yuan (eCNY), or approximately $4.5 million, to its residents. A local news outlet reported this news earlier today, noting that the government plans to distribute the funds in the form of red packets. According to the report, the province has partnered with eight banks in this initiative. They include Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and China Construction Bank. The rest include…