China is rolling out public access to its digital yuan central bank digital currency (CBDC) in time for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. China hopes that the event would serve as the best springboard for the country to showcase the currency to a global audience. During the series of events, foreign athletes and spectators will be able to transact using the digital yuan for goods and services. However, China will ensure that other payment methods are available, notwithstanding its hope that many will choose the CBDC. According to the Bank of China, people will be able to hold the...