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Bank of Japan Studying Digital Currencies, Says Governor

Digital Yen: Japan May Launch CBDC in Three Years

February 10, 2020 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Regulation

A senior lawmaker of Japan’s ruling party has advised the government to include plans for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in its mid-year policy guidelines and look to launch its digital yen in two to three years. Japanese Lawmakers Angling for CBDC According to Reuters, the head of the...

Japan Looking to Push CBDC Agenda at G7 Summit in June

February 7, 2020 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Regulation

Japanese lawmakers want the government to push for talks on central bank digital currency (CBDC) during the next G7 summit holding in the summer. US Should Set CBDC Agenda for G7 Partners According to Reuters, a parliamentary group led by Akira Amari of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) wants the...

Japan Must Be Ready to Issue CBDC If the Need Arises, Says BOJ Deputy Governor

January 30, 2020 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Regulation

With Japanese lawmakers pushing for a digital yen, Masayoshi Amamiya, deputy governor of the country’s central bank says Japan needs an agile action plan for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). No immediate Plans to Launch Digital According to Reuters, Amamiya says the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has no immediate...