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
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  |  Cross-border Payments

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  |  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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