McDonald's and Starbucks are reportedly part of China's digital currency trial

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McDonald's, Starbucks and Subway are the three American firms among 19 companies in total that will be participating in the digital currency trial in Xiong'an.

are among a handful of companies taking part in a new pilot program for China's upcoming digital yuan, according to state-backed media, as the world's second-largest economy pushes forward with its plans for an electronic currency.

China's digital yuan will be issued by the PBoC and the focus appears to be making digital payments easier and faster. All three American companies were not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC. The central government agency reportedly overseeing the project did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

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Mean while in the US mainland, they still using checks 🤣

Why to help Chinese government? BoycottChina

Bitcoin isn't anonymous.

Long $SBUX

They don't have Big Macs ...but Big Bats instead...

Wasn’t Mcds in China banning people?

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