"Digital currency" should be refrained from being issued until transparency is ensured. Finance Minister Aso October 14, 6:02
G7 = The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of seven major countries was held on the night of the 13th of Japan time, and opinions were exchanged on the electronic legal tender, "digital currency", etc., which the central banks of each country are conducting research on. ..
After the end, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said, "We have in mind the move toward introduction, including in China," and stated that we should refrain from issuing it until transparency is ensured.
The video conference between the G7 Finance Minister and the Central Bank Governor was held from around 9 pm on the 13th of Japan time, and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso and Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan.
At the conference, opinions were exchanged on the "digital currency" that the central banks of each country are conducting research, such as China starting a demonstration experiment of the "digital yuan".
After the meeting, Minister Aso said at a press conference, "We need to call attention to digital currencies that do not meet the conditions such as transparency and the rule of law, but we will introduce it including China. It's a move in mind, "he said, and said he should refrain from issuing it until transparency is ensured.
Regarding "digital currency," the Bank of Japan is also aiming to start the first stage demonstration experiment within the Bank of Japan early next year.
At a press conference, Governor Kuroda said, "It is necessary to make thorough preparations so that we can respond appropriately to changes in various environments," and expressed his intention to proceed with concrete verification in the future.