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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Digital Asset Manager DAIM Launches Treasury Management

Digital Asset Manager DAIM Launches Treasury Management
Digital Asset Manager DAIM Launches Treasury Management
June 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The digital asset management firm DAIM has launched a treasury management program for its corporate clients, designed to “meaningfully enhance” idle cash returns held in...

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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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