Bank of Japan Initiates Discussion With 60 Firms on Pilot Programme for Digital Yen

Bank of Japan Initiates Discussion With 60 Firms on Pilot Programme for Digital Yen

The Bank of Japan on Thursday kicked off a series of discussions with 60 companies on a pilot programme for developing a digital yen, joining peers around the globe ramping up efforts towards issuing digital versions of their currencies for retail use. The discussions will touch on various themes including…