The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is reportedly aiming to issue an experimental version of the digital yen in 2023. The BoJ is said to be working with three major Japanese banks to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC), [...]

Taking advantage of the digital yen experience, Japan may be one of the leaders in introducing the digital currency of the central bank - CBDC. The pilot program will be launched soon by the Japanese giant of credit cards - JCB.