Japan’s top banks and 70 other companies prepare to trial a new digital currency in H2 2022, backed by bank deposits and for large business transactions (Nikkei Asia)

Nikkei Asia:
Japan’s top banks and 70 other companies prepare to trial a new digital currency in H2 2022, backed by bank deposits and for large business transactions  —  Top lenders and NTT join test of vehicle for business transactions  —  A consortium of over 70 Japanese companies look to launch a digital currency as early as 2022.