宋清辉:数字人民币基础扎实、场景加速渗透,但交易规模仍待突破

Core Insights - Digital RMB is characterized by a solid foundation and accelerated penetration in application scenarios, but the transaction scale still needs to break through [1][4] - Compared to cryptocurrencies, Digital RMB has institutional advantages such as legal tender status, regulatory control, privacy and compliance balance, and controllable anonymity [1][4] - The development focus of Digital RMB should be on solidifying the foundation and educating on application scenarios rather than pursuing short-term transaction volume spikes [1][4] Development Status - As of the end of September this year, the Digital RMB pilot has covered 26 regions across 17 provinces, with a cumulative transaction amount of 14.2 trillion yuan and 33.2 billion transactions processed [4] - A total of 225 million personal wallets have been opened through the Digital RMB app, with applications in wholesale retail, dining, education, healthcare, public services, social governance, and rural revitalization [4] Institutional Framework - The People's Bank of China has established a dual-center structure for Digital RMB, with an International Operation Center in Shanghai for cross-border cooperation and a Management Center in Beijing for system construction and maintenance [5] - Experts suggest that regulatory authorities should continue to adhere to a "prudent" management principle while enhancing the application scenarios and scope of Digital RMB [5] Future Directions - To promote the development of Digital RMB, it is recommended to enhance communication with other central banks and international organizations for cross-border interoperability and pilot projects [7] - Financial institutions and compliant technology companies should be encouraged to innovate in payments, smart contracts, and compliance data services under strict compliance guidelines [7] - There is a need to improve the legal framework for digital currencies and stablecoins, including anti-money laundering provisions and emergency response mechanisms [7]