Bank of Japan

Bank of Japan to issue experimental digital yen in 2023
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28 November, 2022

Bank of Japan to issue experimental digital yen in 2023

The central bank stated that the pilot would be conducted with a trio of mega banks and regional banks with...
Japan’s credit bureau to pilot CBDC cards ahead of full-scale launch
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28 October, 2022

Japan’s credit bureau to pilot CBDC cards ahead of full-scale launch

In collaboration with France's IDEMIA and Malaysia's Softspace, the Bank of Japan will pilot a project in preparation for the...
Bank of Japan begins second phase of CBDC testing
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1 April, 2022

Bank of Japan begins second phase of CBDC testing

The BOJ completed the first phase, which started in April last year, in which it focused on the basic functions...
Japan’s digital yen to prioritize simplicity and interoperability
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21 October, 2021

Japan’s digital yen to prioritize simplicity and interoperability

Japan’s central bank will uphold simplicity in its design of a CBDC, with a senior official saying this is key...
Digital yuan ‘no threat to US dollar, Bank of Japan official says
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23 April, 2021

Digital yuan ‘no threat to US dollar, Bank of Japan official says

A senior executive at the Bank of Japan has said China’s forthcoming digital currency does not pose a threat to...
Japan central bank kicks off digital yen feasibility study
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7 April, 2021

Japan central bank kicks off digital yen feasibility study

The central bank of Japan has started the first phase of a feasibility study with a goal of testing the...