Digital Yen

Japan becomes more cashless, but central bank undecided on CBDC
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11 June, 2025

Japan becomes more cashless, but central bank undecided on CBDC

Following rigorous research, the Bank of Japan concluded that it's not time to launch a CBDC for now but assured...
Bank of Japan issues latest report on ‘digital yen’ CBDC investigation
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2 May, 2024

Bank of Japan issues latest report on ‘digital yen’ CBDC investigation

A regular update published this month by the Bank of Japan's Payment Services Department looks at what additional functions a...
Sony Bank explores yen-pegged stablecoin
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12 April, 2024

Sony Bank explores yen-pegged stablecoin

Sony Bank is working with Belgian startup SettleMint on a proof-of-concept, with the stablecoin set to be used in other...
Japan should issue digital yen ‘without delay,’ expert panel recommends
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20 December, 2023

Japan should issue digital yen ‘without delay,’ expert panel recommends

The panel under the Finance Ministry says the digital yen must co-exist alongside—not replace—cash and be easily usable "by anyone,...
Japan digital yen pilot is a go after successful second proof-of-concept
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1 June, 2023

Japan digital yen pilot is a go after successful second proof-of-concept

The Bank of Japan clarified that it has yet to decide on launching a digital yen but will open a...
Japan to set up panel to explore digital yen: report
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5 April, 2023

Japan to set up panel to explore digital yen: report

The panel will launch in April under the Finance Ministry and will build on the two years’ worth of studies...
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