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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Stimulus And Celebrity Influence Push Bitcoin Past $60,000
Stimulus And Celebrity Influence Push Bitcoin Past $60,000
March 14, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s prices keep rising as the cryptocurrency has now hit a new record of $60,000, BBC reported, with a total market value of $1 trillion...

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Bitcoin As Alchemy: APMEX CEO Places Crypto In Precious Metal Perspective
Bitcoin As Alchemy: APMEX CEO Places Crypto In Precious Metal Perspective
March 12, 2021  |  Bitcoin

These are heady times indeed for bitcoin and its peers. Everyone from Elon Musk to Rob Gronkowski is in the game. Volatility reigns. It’s a...

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South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Demos CBDC Platform
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Demos CBDC Platform
March 10, 2021  |  International

South Korea-based Shinhan Bank has built a pilot program for a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), CoinDesk reported. The bank, which is headquartered in...

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Dorsey Tweet Auction Makes Crypto A Household Word
Dorsey Tweet Auction Makes Crypto A Household Word
March 09, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Daily: Atari To Open Blockchain-Based Online Casino; Court Rejects Investor Request To Reclaim $175 Ripple Investment; Bitcoin Tech Firm NYDIG Raises $200 Million
Bitcoin Daily: Atari To Open Blockchain-Based Online Casino; Court Rejects Investor Request To Reclaim $175...
March 08, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Atari, looking to cash in on the popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), plans to open a casino in the coming months, according to a report...

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Ripple And MoneyGram End Partnership Deal Amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple And MoneyGram End Partnership Deal Amid SEC Lawsuit
March 08, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Ripple and MoneyGram have jointly decided to conclude their present partnership arrangement, according to a statement dated Monday (March 8) posted to the Ripple website,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Security Software Firm CEO Charged With Crypto Fraud; Crypto Trading Volumes Up 17 Percent In February
Bitcoin Daily: Security Software Firm CEO Charged With Crypto Fraud; Crypto Trading Volumes Up 17...
March 07, 2021  |  Bitcoin

According to federal prosecutors, antivirus software founder John McAfee and an associate orchestrated fraud schemes to net millions in cryptocurrency, CNBC writes. Get the Full...

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Are NFTs Jumping The Shark As The Latest Crypto Trend?
Are NFTs Jumping The Shark As The Latest Crypto Trend?
March 05, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

There’s an old “Happy Days” episode that’s shorthand for when something’s become mainstream, yes, but the ridiculous has crept in, where a peak has passed,...

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Dallas Mavericks To Take Dogecoin For Payment With BitPay
Dallas Mavericks To Take Dogecoin For Payment With BitPay
March 04, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital currency payment provider BitPay has launched Dogecoin payments for retailers and individuals. The Dallas Mavericks will be the first to accept Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with...

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