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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Circle CEO: Programmable Money Ushers In Era Of ‘Continuous, Streaming Payments’

Circle CEO: Programmable Money Ushers In Era Of ‘Continuous, Streaming Payments’
Circle CEO: Programmable Money Ushers In Era Of ‘Continuous, Streaming Payments’
March 02, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Stablecoins and blockchain grab their fair share of separate headlines. But brought together, they can help usher in a new paradigm for global payments. Get...

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‘Crypto Collectibles’ Wave Assigns Big Value To Digital Art, Avatars On The Blockchain
‘Crypto Collectibles’ Wave Assigns Big Value To Digital Art, Avatars On The Blockchain
February 26, 2021  |  Blockchain

Think blockchain is all about cryptocurrencies? Think again. As hyper-ledger technology starts fulfilling its wider uses, one of the first things up is art —...

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The Week In Payments: Central Banks Embrace Crypto, Digital Banking Blossoms And Convenience Conquers All Consumer Concerns 
The Week In Payments: Central Banks Embrace Crypto, Digital Banking Blossoms And Convenience Conquers All...
February 26, 2021  |  News

The good thing about the world of payments and commerce, Karen Webster observed during the latest edition of The Week in Payments with Erwan Gelebart,...

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Volatility Continues As Central Banks Reckon With The Allure of Digital Fiat 
Volatility Continues As Central Banks Reckon With The Allure of Digital Fiat 
February 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto is everywhere — even at the highest economic levels of government. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs for short) are gaining ground and moving ever...

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VersaBank Announces Plans For Digital Currency
VersaBank Announces Plans For Digital Currency
February 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

VersaBank, which works in B2B digital banking and cybersecurity, has plans to launch a new encryption-based digital currency, according to a press release. Get the...

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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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