digital currency

Digital currency is a type of currency available in digital form. It exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but can allow for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Examples include virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, and central bank digital currency.

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Bank of England Welcomes Government Plan to Drive UK Payments Innovation

Bank of England Welcomes Government Plan to Drive UK Payments Innovation
Bank of England Welcomes Government Plan to Drive UK Payments Innovation
August 26, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

The British Treasury plans to give the Bank of England a new “secondary objective” to support innovation in payments technology and digital currencies, including stablecoins,...

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Younger Members Push Credit Unions Toward Crypto Services
Younger Members Push Credit Unions Toward Crypto Services
August 14, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Crypto has a funny way of arriving before the meeting agenda catches up. Many credit union members have already made room for it, even as...

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How AI Shopping Agents, Stablecoins and Smarter Checkout Drive Business Growth
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August 11, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Payments used to arrive at the end of a sale, take the money and leave. Now they have a much bigger job. They can help...

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Alaska Updates Money Transmission Law as States Broaden Oversight of Virtual Currency
Alaska Updates Money Transmission Law as States Broaden Oversight of Virtual Currency
August 05, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Alaska has joined a growing wave of states modernizing their money transmission laws to bring virtual currency businesses more squarely within existing financial regulatory frameworks....

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Spendability Emerges as the Next Test for Digital Assets
Spendability Emerges as the Next Test for Digital Assets
July 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

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EU Lawmakers OK Talks on Digital Euro Framework
EU Lawmakers OK Talks on Digital Euro Framework
June 23, 2026  |  CBDC

The digital euro is reportedly closer to becoming a reality following a Tuesday (June 23) vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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23% of CFOs See Stablecoins Gaining Ground
23% of CFOs See Stablecoins Gaining Ground
June 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins may be finding their lane with chief financial officers, not as a financial revolution, but as a controlled way to move money through more...

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China Recruits 26 Banks for Digital Yuan Project
China Recruits 26 Banks for Digital Yuan Project
June 16, 2026  |  CBDC

China has reportedly recruited 26 financial institutions for its digital yuan effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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