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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Fed Chair Powell Urges Thorough Vetting Of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Fed Chair Powell Urges Thorough Vetting Of Central Bank Digital Currencies
Fed Chair Powell Urges Thorough Vetting Of Central Bank Digital Currencies
October 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell sounded a cautionary note on Monday (Oct. 19) on the bank’s potential rollout of a digital currency. Get the...

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Digital Currencies Carry Risks As Well As Rewards, IMF Warns
Digital Currencies Carry Risks As Well As Rewards, IMF Warns
October 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The push by central banks across the world to develop digital currencies could have some significant downsides as well, warns a new report by the...

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Turning Loyalty Points Into Digital Currency For Latin American Consumers
Turning Loyalty Points Into Digital Currency For Latin American Consumers
October 19, 2020  |  Loyalty & Rewards

When performing at their highest and best level, the various rewards points offerings designed by card issuers can be very sticky engagement tools for consumers,...

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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
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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