A subsidiary of SBI Holdings said it's launched a service allowing users to ‘lend’ bitcoin to the firm and earn an interest at the rate of 1% annually in return.
Japanese banking giant MUFG plans to launch its blockchain payment network across the country in 2021 with U.S.-based fintech company Akamai.
Oki Matsumoto said a central bank digital currency would make it easier to convert cryptocurrency into legal tender.
A group of Japanese companies plans to develop and test a private digital currency that would work alongside cash.
The integration will mean Rakuten Travel Xchange customers can opt to use ShareRing's self-sovereign identity app to access bookings.
