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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Bitcoin Daily: Russia Says Digital Ruble Could Mitigate Sanction Risk; FinCEN Fines Crypto ‘Mixer’ $60M Over AML Violations
Bitcoin Daily: Russia Says Digital Ruble Could Mitigate Sanction Risk; FinCEN Fines Crypto ‘Mixer’ $60M...
October 19, 2020  |  Bitcoin

StakeHound has teamed with DASH NEXT and Dash Core Group to provide those who use DASH with access to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications while accruing...

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Fed Chair Powell Urges Thorough Vetting Of Central Bank Digital Currencies
Fed Chair Powell Urges Thorough Vetting Of Central Bank Digital Currencies
October 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell sounded a cautionary note on Monday (Oct. 19) on the bank’s potential rollout of a digital currency. Get the...

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Digital Currencies Carry Risks As Well As Rewards, IMF Warns
Digital Currencies Carry Risks As Well As Rewards, IMF Warns
October 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The push by central banks across the world to develop digital currencies could have some significant downsides as well, warns a new report by the...

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Turning Loyalty Points Into Digital Currency For Latin American Consumers
Turning Loyalty Points Into Digital Currency For Latin American Consumers
October 19, 2020  |  Loyalty & Rewards

When performing at their highest and best level, the various rewards points offerings designed by card issuers can be very sticky engagement tools for consumers,...

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Connected Devices, Instant Payments, Digital Shift Top This Week’s News
Connected Devices, Instant Payments, Digital Shift Top This Week’s News
October 16, 2020  |  The Weekender

It was a busy week for commerce and payments, as consumers are harnessing connected devices for digital-first shopping and firms are looking to harness tools...

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Today In Payments: Revolut Eyes US Bank Charter; Central Banks Say Digital Fiat To Complement Cash
Today In Payments: Revolut Eyes US Bank Charter; Central Banks Say Digital Fiat To Complement...
October 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Revolut is reportedly close to applying for a U.S. banking license, and a central bank digital currency would exist alongside cash....

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Cross-Border, Digital Payments Drive Payment Rail Innovation
Cross-Border, Digital Payments Drive Payment Rail Innovation
October 13, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Cross-border payments were in the spotlight this week for payment rails innovators, who expanded their infrastructure and partnered with other firms. Get the Full Story...

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Ternio And Visa’s Fast Track To Connect Blockchain, Crypto And Payments Rails
Ternio And Visa’s Fast Track To Connect Blockchain, Crypto And Payments Rails
October 13, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Not all that long ago, bitcoin was shorthand for cryptocurrencies, and crypto was shorthand for speculation, for a “Wild West” of lightly regulated coins and...

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G7 Set To Oppose Facebook Libra Over Lack Of Regulations
G7 Set To Oppose Facebook Libra Over Lack Of Regulations
October 12, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s proposed global digital currency Libra is expected to get pushback from G7 leaders who are anticipated to publicly oppose the project due to a...

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