China’s WeChat to Allow More In-app CBDC Payments – Digital Yuan Pilot “Accelerates”
The Chinese tech giant Tencent has stated that its WeChat ecosystem will let users make digital yuan payments on applets and video channels. The move will allow WeChat users to pay via in-app applets using the Chinese ce...
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The move will allow WeChat users to pay via in-app applets using the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC).
They will also be able to use the CBDC to shop on e-commerce platforms such as JD.com without leaving the WeChat ecosystem....
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