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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European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro

European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro
European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro
October 02, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Europe should be ready to adopt a digital euro so residents can access money amid the evolving retail payment landscape. That’s the message of the...

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European Central Bank Seeks Trademark Of ‘Digital Euro’ Term
European Central Bank Seeks Trademark Of ‘Digital Euro’ Term
October 01, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken what could be a big first step toward launching a digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fed Sees Possible Path To ‘Direct Issuance’ Of Digital Dollars
Fed Sees Possible Path To ‘Direct Issuance’ Of Digital Dollars
September 25, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital dollars could make the leap from concept to reality, but there might be a few ways to get there. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bill Proposes National Oversight For Crypto Exchanges; Russia Seeks Criminal Penalty For Not Reporting Crypto
Bitcoin Daily: Bill Proposes National Oversight For Crypto Exchanges; Russia Seeks Criminal Penalty For Not...
September 24, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2020, which was proposed by a U.S. representative Thursday (Sept. 24), could put digital currency exchanges under one national...

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Bitcoin Daily: P2P Firm Origin Launches Stablecoin; Coinbase Beefs Up Team With Venmo, Adobe, Google Hires
Bitcoin Daily: P2P Firm Origin Launches Stablecoin; Coinbase Beefs Up Team With Venmo, Adobe, Google...
September 23, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Origin unveiled a stablecoin for the Ethereum network dubbed the Origin Dollar (OUSD), according to a Medium post. The digital currency receives “competitive yields” from...

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ECB’s Christine Lagarde Pushes For Digital Euro
ECB’s Christine Lagarde Pushes For Digital Euro
September 22, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Speaking before the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly on Monday (Sept. 21), European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde made a case for the digital euro, saying...

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Federal Banks, Savings Associations Win Approval For Some Crypto Activities
Federal Banks, Savings Associations Win Approval For Some Crypto Activities
September 22, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The regulator of the nation’s banks has issued its first guidance on stablecoins, the cryptocurrency backed by traditional currency.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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JD.com Joins China’s Central Bank To Advance Digital Currency
JD.com Joins China’s Central Bank To Advance Digital Currency
September 21, 2020  |  International

As China prepares to debut digital currency, JD.com Inc., one of the biggest eCommerce businesses in China, has partnered with the central bank to advance the...

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Today In Payments: NYC Approves Restaurant Surcharge; SWIFT To Create New Cross-Border Real-Time Rails
Today In Payments: NYC Approves Restaurant Surcharge; SWIFT To Create New Cross-Border Real-Time Rails
September 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, New York City changed a rule banning restaurant surcharges, and SWIFT announced plans to retool its platform to enable instant transactions....

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