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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Bank Of Thailand Plans Digital Payments System Prototype

Bank Of Thailand Plans Digital Payments System Prototype
Bank Of Thailand Plans Digital Payments System Prototype
June 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Thailand plans to work on a new payment system for businesses using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), according to a press release,...

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Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe Fees
Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe...
June 18, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. casinos are moving toward cashless gambling, and Visa and Mastercard lost their bid to assess fees on retailers in the...

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China Proposes East-Asian Digital Currency
China Proposes East-Asian Digital Currency
June 17, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

A growing number of nations are looking to develop digital versions of their currencies, and now there might be regional initiatives taking shape to target...

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Experts Tell Congress It’s Time To Create A ‘Digital Dollar’
Experts Tell Congress It’s Time To Create A ‘Digital Dollar’
June 12, 2020  |  Digital Payments

Trillions of dollars in federal COVID-19 stimulus payments are being disbursed through paper checks, prepaid debit cards and direct deposit — not very streamlined conduits...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Ghana Eyes Digital Currency; 4,000 Crypto Trader Accounts Now Frozen In China Probe
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Ghana Eyes Digital Currency; 4,000 Crypto Trader Accounts Now Frozen In...
June 10, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Ghana continues to consider the creation of a digital currency, GhanaWeb reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chainalysis Rolls Out Examination Support For Cryptocurrencies Zcash, Dash Crypto
Bitcoin Daily: Chainalysis Rolls Out Examination Support For Cryptocurrencies Zcash, Dash Crypto
June 09, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis has rolled out compliance and investigative services for the Zcash and Dash digital currencies, according to an announcement. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Daily: China Freezes Thousands Of Crypto Accounts Amid Criminal Probe
Bitcoin Daily: China Freezes Thousands Of Crypto Accounts Amid Criminal Probe
June 08, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Authorities in China have reportedly frozen bank accounts due to digital currency and fiat assets allegedly contaminated by illicit actions, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full...

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Wielding B2B Payments Automation To Empower A Vegan Ecosystem
Wielding B2B Payments Automation To Empower A Vegan Ecosystem
June 08, 2020  |  B2B Payments

With advanced programming interfaces (APIs) and the cloud, opportunities for organizations to implement third-party FinTech solutions continue to grow, with innovators lowering the barriers and...

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UN Blockchain Expert Says Digital Cash Could Replace Bank Accounts
UN Blockchain Expert Says Digital Cash Could Replace Bank Accounts
June 08, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

United Nations global blockchain expert Massimo Buonomo has foreseen a future where digital currencies could replace low-interest bank accounts, Coindesk reports. Get the Full Story...

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