TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said
on Friday it has decided to launch a pilot programme in April
for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"Our hope is that the pilot programme will lead to improved
designs through discussion with private businesses," BOJ
Executive Director Shinichi Uchida said in opening remarks at
the central bank's meeting with private-sector executives.
(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
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