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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EU Bankers Weigh Risks, Rewards of CBDC – and Cash’s Staying Power

EU Bankers Weigh Risks, Rewards of CBDC – and Cash’s Staying Power
EU Bankers Weigh Risks, Rewards of CBDC – and Cash’s Staying Power
September 15, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Central bank digital coins on the Continent – but plenty of room for cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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ECB President: Digital Euro Would Put Europe At Cutting Edge Of Innovation
ECB President: Digital Euro Would Put Europe At Cutting Edge Of Innovation
September 11, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank (ECB) has not decided whether to adopt a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bank-Led Digital Cash Settlement Project Delayed By Regulatory Concerns
Bank-Led Digital Cash Settlement Project Delayed By Regulatory Concerns
September 09, 2020  |  Blockchain

An ambitious initiative to implement digital versions of worldwide currencies is unlikely to get off the ground this year, officials said, as reported by Reuters....

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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  |  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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