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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Shanghai Plans To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan

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  |  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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Today In Payments: Beijing Offers Lottery For Digital Yuan Pilot; Mitek Acquires ID R&D To Fight Identity Fraud
Today In Payments: Beijing Offers Lottery For Digital Yuan Pilot; Mitek Acquires ID R&D To...
June 02, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Beijing is holding a $6.2 million lottery to pilot its digital yuan, and Mitek has acquired ID R&D to expand its...

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China’s Lottery Shows Increased Focus On CBDC For Retail
China’s Lottery Shows Increased Focus On CBDC For Retail
June 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

To crowd out the cryptos, hand out the central bank digital currency (CBDC). To that end, China is ramping up pilots of its soon-to-be-widely deployed digital...

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Beijing’s $6.2 Million Lottery Offers Chance To Pilot Digital Yuan
Beijing’s $6.2 Million Lottery Offers Chance To Pilot Digital Yuan
June 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

China is holding a 40 million renminbi ($6.2 million) lottery in Beijing to continue its digital yuan pilot program, CNBC reported, citing the Beijing Local...

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Mobile Commerce Platform Perk Hero Now Takes Crypto Payments Through BitPay
Mobile Commerce Platform Perk Hero Now Takes Crypto Payments Through BitPay
June 01, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Mobile commerce company Perk Hero parent Perk Labs has partnered with cryptocurrency provider BitPay to accept crypto as a form of payment via Perk Hero,...

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