Regulation
Japan explores digital currency but is loathe to commit
Despite launching CBDC research, Bank of Japan is still not sure nation needs digital yen. Experts fear the caution could cost Japan its competitive edge.
Chloe Rie Magić
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Chloe Rie Magić is a Japanese/English bilingual freelance writer based in Hong Kong. Previously, she was a news reporter at the Nikkei covering Asian financial markets, as well as the Los Angeles Times in Tokyo.
Regulation
Despite launching CBDC research, Bank of Japan is still not sure nation needs digital yen. Experts fear the caution could cost Japan its competitive edge.
Chloe Rie Magić