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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China Hands Out Free Money, Adds Chengdu To Digital Yuan Test Cities
China Hands Out Free Money, Adds Chengdu To Digital Yuan Test Cities
February 24, 2021  |  International

The southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu will give out over $6 million in the latest test drive of the central bank’s digital currency, CNBC reported....

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Bitcoin Daily: Cannabis eCommerce Platform American Green To Accept Bitcoin Payments; Crypto Custody Platform Koine Enters Insolvency
Bitcoin Daily: Cannabis eCommerce Platform American Green To Accept Bitcoin Payments; Crypto Custody Platform Koine...
February 23, 2021  |  Bitcoin

American Green will be expanding its eCommerce platform in March to include bitcoin payments to help people pay for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp, according to...

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Central Banks Of China, UAE Join CBDC Cross-Border Initiative
Central Banks Of China, UAE Join CBDC Cross-Border Initiative
February 23, 2021  |  International

The People’s Bank of China and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates are now joining the second phase of the initiative formerly known...

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Today in Payments: Lloyds Bank Uses Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect; Digital Dollar Exploration Gets Yellen Backing
Today in Payments: Lloyds Bank Uses Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect; Digital Dollar Exploration Gets Yellen...
February 23, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Lloyds Bank credit card holders can now use Mastercard’s Open Banking Connect, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen supports exploring a...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Brex Seeks Bank Charter; MYBank Enrolls In Digital Yuan Test Drives
Today In Digital-First Banking: Brex Seeks Bank Charter; MYBank Enrolls In Digital Yuan Test Drives
February 22, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Brex has filed to open an industrial bank in Utah, while MYBank is getting in on China’s moves...

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Digital Dollar Exploration Gets Backing From Treasury Secretary Yellen
Digital Dollar Exploration Gets Backing From Treasury Secretary Yellen
February 22, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Full steam ahead for the digital dollar — but no go for bitcoin as (widespread) transaction mechanism? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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MYBank, Backed By Ant Group, Signs Up For Digital Yuan Test Drives
MYBank, Backed By Ant Group, Signs Up For Digital Yuan Test Drives
February 22, 2021  |  International

Ant Group’s MYBank is getting in on China’s moves toward launching a digital currency. The online bank said it will now be one of the...

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Getting Bitpaid: Crypto Edges To Mainstream And Everyday Transactions
Getting Bitpaid: Crypto Edges To Mainstream And Everyday Transactions
February 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The momentum and controversy around bitcoin continue unabated. Elon Musk invested $1.5 billion in it. Twitter is studying it for potential use. And a company...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Crests $57,000; Thailand To Target Crypto Holders In New Tourism Plan
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Crests $57,000; Thailand To Target Crypto Holders In New Tourism Plan
February 21, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin has passed another milestone, crossing $57,000 as of Saturday (Feb. 20), according to a CoinDesk report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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