Japan is gearing up preparation for the issuance of digital currency in both public and private sectors following swift moves by China and some other countries to do the same.Virtual money issued by central banks around the world is called "central bank digital currency" or CBDC, and is used for cashless payments via smartphones or electronic cards just as cash, while some private organizations, including one established by Facebook Inc., also plan to introduce their own digital currencies.Different from credit cards and cashless payment services, digital currencies are expected to provide …READ FULL ARTICLE
