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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Connected Devices, Instant Payments, Digital Shift Top This Week’s News

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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Today In Payments: China Trials Digital Yuan By Giving Away $1.5M; EU Puts 20 Firms On Regulatory Hit List
Today In Payments: China Trials Digital Yuan By Giving Away $1.5M; EU Puts 20 Firms...
October 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China is giving away $1.5 million to test the digital yuan, and the EU is compiling a list of 20 tech...

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Central Banks Say Digital Fiat To Complement, Not Replace Cash
Central Banks Say Digital Fiat To Complement, Not Replace Cash
October 12, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The idea that digital fiat will replace coins and bills may be conventional wisdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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China Trials Digital Yuan By Giving Away $1.5M
China Trials Digital Yuan By Giving Away $1.5M
October 12, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

China’s central bank is issuing 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) worth of digital currency to 50,000 people chosen by lottery in the country’s first trial run...

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Today In Payments: Central Banks Frame Criteria For Digital Currency; Amazon India Gets $95.5M For Festive Season
Today In Payments: Central Banks Frame Criteria For Digital Currency; Amazon India Gets $95.5M For...
October 09, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the Federal Reserve and seven central banks are collaborating on a framework for digital currency, and Amazon India prepares for its...

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