TOKYO -- The Laotian central bank tests its digital currency starting Tuesday in cooperation with a Japanese blockchain developer, part of a growing interest in the currency among Asia's monetary authorities.
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The Laotian central bank's test of its digital currency will involve consumers using the currency to pay for purchases at stores. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
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