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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PA Fed Pres Says Digital Currency Inevitable, But US Shouldn’t Lead

PA Fed Pres Says Digital Currency Inevitable, But US Shouldn’t Lead
PA Fed Pres Says Digital Currency Inevitable, But US Shouldn’t Lead
October 04, 2019  |  Bitcoin

While Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker believes it’s “inevitable” that central banks will eventually issue digital currencies, he warned that the United States...

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PayPal Is A No-Show At Libra Association Meeting
PayPal Is A No-Show At Libra Association Meeting
October 03, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra has had its fair share of scrutiny and regulatory issues, and now the Financial Times is reporting that PayPal is very...

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Coinbase: Rewards Will Spur Crypto Adoption For ‘Everyday Use’
Coinbase: Rewards Will Spur Crypto Adoption For ‘Everyday Use’
October 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Libra is taking its lumps, as regulators tighten scrutiny on that cryptocurrency project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Libra Association To Appoint Board This Month
Libra Association To Appoint Board This Month
October 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s Libra Association is meeting with member firms on Oct. 14 in Switzerland, CNBC reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Tradeshift, Monerium Enable eMoney Invoice Settlement
Tradeshift, Monerium Enable eMoney Invoice Settlement
October 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Tradeshift made further inroads into blockchain technology via a new collaboration with Monerium, which saw a B2B invoice settled using the Tradeshift platform and eMoney...

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FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
October 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency pursuits conducted without supervision are more concerning to Switzerland than Facebook’s Libra coin, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 1). Get the Full Story Complete...

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In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019  |  Regulation

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
September 27, 2019  |  Regulation

Bertrand Perez, the managing director of the Geneva-based Libra Association, an independent organization meant to oversee Facebook’s proposed digital currency, said that due to regulatory...

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ING: Central Banks Will Soon Create Their Own Crypto
ING: Central Banks Will Soon Create Their Own Crypto
September 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Mark Cliffe, chief economist at Dutch financial service firm ING, said central banks around the globe will have “fully fledged” cryptocurrencies in a matter of...

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