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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Stakes, Implications Rise As Central Banks Inch Toward Launching CBDCs

Stakes, Implications Rise As Central Banks Inch Toward Launching CBDCs
Stakes, Implications Rise As Central Banks Inch Toward Launching CBDCs
June 06, 2021  |  Digital Payments

As the world’s third-largest central bank, the People’s Bank of China is rightfully grabbing much of the attention surrounding the advance of central bank digital...

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Bitcoin Daily: India Restates Digital Currency Trading Worries; Unchained Capital Unveils $25 Million Series A; Progressive Care Now Takes Bitcoin For COVID-19 Tests; Anchorage Digital Unveils Crypto-Backed Loans
Bitcoin Daily: India Restates Digital Currency Trading Worries; Unchained Capital Unveils $25 Million Series A;...
June 04, 2021  |  Bitcoin

India’s central bank restated its hesitation when it comes to digital currency on the heels of informing financial institutions that they should set aside a...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Flink Lands $240 Million; Shanghai Looks To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan
Today In Payments Around The World: Flink Lands $240 Million; Shanghai Looks To Give Away...
June 04, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Flink has notched $240 million from a Series A funding round, while Shanghai will reportedly conduct a...

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From Taxes To Trading, Federal Scrutiny of Crypto Regulation Is On The Rise
From Taxes To Trading, Federal Scrutiny of Crypto Regulation Is On The Rise
June 04, 2021  |  Regulation

In the end, the ultimate fate of cryptos – where they trade, how they’re used, maybe even who can use them – may be left...

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Ghana Plans Pilot For Digital Currency
Ghana Plans Pilot For Digital Currency
June 04, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Bank of Ghana (BOG) Gov. Ernest Addison said the agency is now “in the advanced stages” of introducing a digital currency, and also issued a...

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Shanghai Plans To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan
Shanghai Plans To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan
June 04, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s a common practice in China to give gifts known as “red packets,” or cash tucked into small red envelopes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Mexico Payments Firm Prosa Seeks Buyer; United Bankshares To Purchase Community Bankers Trust Corporation
Today In Digital-First Banking: Mexico Payments Firm Prosa Seeks Buyer; United Bankshares To Purchase Community...
June 03, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Mexico’s Prosa is looking for a buyer that will pony up more than $1 billion, while United Bankshares has...

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Report: NFT Sales Plummet 90 Percent
Report: NFT Sales Plummet 90 Percent
June 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Earlier this year, NFTs were everywhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Faithful Flock To Miami As Rest Of World Wonders Why
Bitcoin Faithful Flock To Miami As Rest Of World Wonders Why
June 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The bitcoiners are coming, the bitcoiners are coming! To Miami, that is, as the Sunshine State’s largest city gets set to host what is projected...

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