Hong Kong launches e-HKD pilot programme, with 16 companies to test digital currency for public use in shops, restaurants
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Some 16 companies – including the three note-issuing banks HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK – will put the e-HKD through its paces, paving the way for a virtual coin the public can use to shop, dine out and make money transfers.