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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Brazil Says Central Bank Digital Currency Set For 2022 Rollout
Brazil Says Central Bank Digital Currency Set For 2022 Rollout
September 08, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The race toward central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is tightening, with Brazil reportedly looking to launch one by 2022 in a bid to help digitize payments. And...

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For China, Digital Yuan Sprinting Toward Olympics?
For China, Digital Yuan Sprinting Toward Olympics?
August 26, 2020  |  International

Let the digital currency games begin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fed Exploring ‘Hypothetical’ Digital Currency With MIT
Fed Exploring ‘Hypothetical’ Digital Currency With MIT
August 14, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital dollars on the horizon? Maybe – but first comes a focus on policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How Treasurers Can Prepare For A Real-Time Payments Ecosystem
How Treasurers Can Prepare For A Real-Time Payments Ecosystem
August 03, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Navigating the U.S. regulatory landscape as a financial service provider is not easy, with laws that vary state by state and federal rules that are...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Price Rises Above $12K For 30 Minutes; Colorado Lottery Partners With Chainlink For Contest
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Price Rises Above $12K For 30 Minutes; Colorado Lottery Partners With Chainlink...
August 02, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin had a turbulent weekend, rising to $12,112 in value just after midnight on Sunday (Aug. 2), and then falling to $10,638 just 30 minutes...

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Bank Of England To Revamp Payments, Eyes Digital Currency
Bank Of England To Revamp Payments, Eyes Digital Currency
July 30, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

The Bank of England (BoE) is pushing ahead with an overhaul of a key part of the United Kingdom’s financial payments infrastructure. Get the Full...

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China’s Food Delivery Giant Meituan To Test Digital Yuan
China’s Food Delivery Giant Meituan To Test Digital Yuan
July 15, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Food delivery service giant Meituan Dianping will test China’s digital yuan, according to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources who have knowledge of the matter....

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Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
Bank Of England Chief Sees Bank-Backed Digital Currency On Horizon
July 13, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England (BoE) continues to send bullish signals about the potential for bank-backed digital currency, but anyone hoping for a quick launch is...

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Didi Chuxing To Accept Digital Yuan
Didi Chuxing To Accept Digital Yuan
July 08, 2020  |  Digital Payments

China’s push into the world of digital currency is poised to take another big step forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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