China expands digital yuan network with 20 new operators added in 2026

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The People's Bank of China has significantly expanded its digital yuan infrastructure in 2026, adding 20 new operators across two separate rounds of expansion. Eight of these new participants joined the e-CNY network this week alone. The additions represent a tripling of the CBDC's operator network, signaling an accelerated push by Chinese authorities to broaden adoption of the digital currency. The expansion reflects China's continued commitment to developing one of the world's most advanced central bank digital currency systems.

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