The event will bring together government officials, financial industry leaders, Web3 developers, and international organizations to discuss central bank digital currencies and blockchain innovation.
Junichiro Hatogai, Digital Currency Planning Officer at Japan’s Finance Ministry and former head of fintech at the Bank of Japan, will speak at a February 24 digital currency conference. Hatogai, known for leading the central bank’s CBDC research and authoring works on Web3, will join a gathering that includes stakeholders from government, finance, Web3 communities, and international institutions. The conference aims to address advancements and policy considerations in the digital currency space.