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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FinTech, Loyalty Programs, Data Security Top This Week’s News

FinTech, Loyalty Programs, Data Security Top This Week’s News
FinTech, Loyalty Programs, Data Security Top This Week’s News
May 28, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw a report that Aspiration is eyeing a public offering. Also, new insights have emerged on data security and loyalty...

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Dubai Officials: ‘DubaiCoin’ Never Received Any Governmental Approval
Dubai Officials: ‘DubaiCoin’ Never Received Any Governmental Approval
May 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The government of Dubai has announced that a so-called “DubaiCoin” digital token was not given the green light by “any official authority” and that promotions...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: BNY Mellon Debuts E-Bill Tool On RTP Network; Banks Express Caution Over Digital Currency
Today In Digital-First Banking: BNY Mellon Debuts E-Bill Tool On RTP Network; Banks Express Caution Over...
May 27, 2021  |  Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, BNY Mellon debuted a digital billing tool on the RTP network, while large banks are expressing caution over digital...

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Bitcoin Daily: Flexa Enables Crypto Acceptance For Online Retail; Bank Of Korea Warns Of Leveraged Crypto Trading’s Possible Fallout Impact
Bitcoin Daily: Flexa Enables Crypto Acceptance For Online Retail; Bank Of Korea Warns Of Leveraged...
May 27, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Payment network provider Flexa has grown its crypto acceptance service to encompass different plug-ins that let retailers take crypto through their eCommerce retail channels instantly, according...

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Big Banks Express Caution Over Crypto At Senate Hearing
Big Banks Express Caution Over Crypto At Senate Hearing
May 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Chief executives from the biggest U.S. banks testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday (May 26) to express concerns about cryptocurrencies. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Lands $30 Million; BlackRock Examines Digital Currency; Crypto Exchange Luno To Change Ads After Complaints
Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Lands $30 Million; BlackRock Examines Digital Currency; Crypto Exchange Luno To Change...
May 26, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Ledn has wrapped up a Kingsway Capital-led $30 million Series A financing round that also saw the participation of new investors, according to a Wednesday (May...

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Bank Of Mauritius Looking To Launch CBDC Pilot This Year
Bank Of Mauritius Looking To Launch CBDC Pilot This Year
May 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Mauritius is aiming to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story...

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South Africa’s Central Bank Starts Research On Retail-Focused Digital Currency
South Africa’s Central Bank Starts Research On Retail-Focused Digital Currency
May 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has begun a study to investigate how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would work for general purpose retail...

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