According to the latest news, McDonald’s is being forced to expand its digital yuan trial to a greater number of restaurants across China. The Financial Times is claiming that other American companies operating on the mainland like Nike and Visa, are also being pushed to accept the digital yuan. Some analysts have indicated that the digital yuan would be given a reputational boost if it is accepted and embraced by American brands. Beijing has been determined to ensure that its central bank digital currency, should be available nationwide after the Winter Olympics, which are due to begin in February 2022....