Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B
Japan’s digital payment and digital wallet market is set to reach $227B by 2026, as the BoJ explores…
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Yen-pegged tokens in the works at Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank will launch a yen-pegged digital asset by FY 2026, offering faster settlements and lower costs…
‘JPYC’ could become Japan’s first local stablecoin
JPYC has already issued a prepaid digital asset, but wants to use the regulatory changes in Japan to…
Japan’s CBDC pilot continues but launch remains uncertain
Following rigorous research, the Bank of Japan concluded that it’s not time to launch a CBDC for now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Releases Results from Proof of Concept Phase 2 and Launches Digital Yen Pilot Program
Coinspeaker Bank of Japan (BoJ) Releases Results from Proof of Concept Phase 2 and Launches Digital Yen Pilot…
Bank of Japan set to launch CBDC pilot after 2 years of experiment
The central bank digital currency pilot in April will center on testing technical areas not covered by the…