Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-29 13:15Group 1 - The People's Bank of China has introduced an action plan to strengthen the digital RMB service system and related financial infrastructure, with the new digital RMB structure and ecosystem set to launch on January 1, 2026 [1][4] - Digital currency concept stocks have shown significant movement, with companies like Yuyin Co. hitting the daily limit and *ST Tianyu rising over 10% [3][5] - By the end of November 2025, digital RMB transactions are expected to reach 3.48 billion, with a total transaction amount of 16.7 trillion yuan, indicating strong adoption and usage [5] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China has identified four key challenges in the development and use of digital currency, including the impact on monetary control, risks of financial disintermediation, the relationship between central bank liabilities and commercial bank responsibilities, and the balance between centralized management and decentralized features [4] - The recent guidelines from the People's Bank of China and eight other departments emphasize the exploration of international cooperation in digital finance, particularly in cross-border payment applications with countries like Thailand and the UAE [6] - The number of blockchain-related companies in China has reached 74,600 by December 25, 2025, marking a record high in the past five years, with a significant concentration in South China [6]