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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BNY Mellon Launches Digital Assets Platform Featuring Bitcoin
BNY Mellon Launches Digital Assets Platform Featuring Bitcoin
February 11, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

BNY Mellon is introducing a new unit focused on advancing the growth of bitcoin, cryptocurrency and other digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Adyen Posts Q4 Win; Target Global Unveils Co-Founding Of Branded
Today In Payments Around The World: Adyen Posts Q4 Win; Target Global Unveils Co-Founding Of...
February 10, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Dutch digital payment firm Adyen experienced a large fourth quarter win, while German venture capital firm Target...

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Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
February 10, 2021  |  Digital Payments

European Central Bank (ECB) member Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could pass negative interests rates to customers, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Japan’s Aso Says G7 Should Talk Digital Currencies
Japan’s Aso Says G7 Should Talk Digital Currencies
February 09, 2021  |  International

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso has expressed an interest in discussing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) at a virtual Group of Seven (G7) meeting set...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: China To Pilot Digital Yuan In Third Test Run; Goldman Consumer Banking Hires Exec To Lead D2C Business
Today In Digital-First Banking: China To Pilot Digital Yuan In Third Test Run; Goldman Consumer...
February 09, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In today’s top digital-first banking news, the central bank of China is planning another test run of its digital currency, while Goldman Sachs has hired...

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Crypto Beyond Celebrity: Mainstream Acceptance On The Horizon For Bitcoin?
Crypto Beyond Celebrity: Mainstream Acceptance On The Horizon For Bitcoin?
February 09, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin keeps notching new highs, as do many of its crypto brethren. The latest rally, which has seen bitcoin soar to more than $48,000 per coin...

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RBC Says Apple Pay Should Include Crypto Functionality
RBC Says Apple Pay Should Include Crypto Functionality
February 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

RBC Capital Markets said Apple would benefit by developing a crypto exchange out of its Apple Wallet, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Rises Above $44,000; Bank Of Korea Gives CBDCs And Cash Same Legal Status
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Rises Above $44,000; Bank Of Korea Gives CBDCs And Cash Same Legal...
February 08, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin shot above $44,000 on Monday (Feb. 8), after Tesla revealed in a filing that it had purchased $1.5 billion of bitcoin, CNBC reported. Get...

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Could Iran, Nigeria Bitcoin Crackdowns Bode Ill For Crypto?
Could Iran, Nigeria Bitcoin Crackdowns Bode Ill For Crypto?
February 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In Iran, power to the people – or at least to the bitcoin miners. Literally, and at the expense of everyone else. And in Nigeria, it’s not...

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