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China unlocks more use cases of e-CNY smart contracts

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Authorities are gradually expanding the digital yuan’s (e-CNY) use cases. The latest: On February 9, Financial News – the central bank’s (PBoC) in-house newspaper – reported on a pilot in Chengdu which used the e-CNY’s “smart contract” feature to automate wage payments for migrant workers. Quick exp...