# Japanese messaging giant LINE developing CBDC platform

# Japanese messaging giant LINE developing CBDC platform

“# Japanese messaging giant LINE developing CBDC platform ” LINE, a Tokyo-based subsidiary of the South Korean internet search engine company Naver, is building a platform for developing central bank digital currencies, South Korean news agency The Chosun Ilbo reported on Oct. 19. Sources familiar with the matter reportedly told The Chosun that LINE aims…

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# Pro Super Smash Bros player to receive salary in XRP

# Pro Super Smash Bros player to receive salary in XRP

“# Pro Super Smash Bros player to receive salary in XRP ” A high-profile gamer is joining SBI Holdings’ gaming arm, signing a contract to receive his salary in major cryptocurrency XRP. Kengo “Ken” Suzuki, a professional player of crossover action fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or SSBU, has signed a contract with SBI…

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# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency

# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency

“# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency ” Japanese banking officials continue to voice concern over China’s progress in the development of its central bank digital currency. Kenji Okamura, vice-finance minister for Japan’s international affairs, warned the global community of the potential risks of China’s digital yuan, Reuters reported Oct. 9….

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