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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Yellen: 2023 Bank Runs Highlight Need for ‘Thoughtful Regulation’

Yellen: 2023 Bank Runs Highlight Need for ‘Thoughtful Regulation’
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September 26, 2024  |  Regulation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (Sept. 26) that it takes continuous work to build and maintain a resilient financial system. Get the Full Story...

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Stablecoins, Tokenization and Caroline Ellison Headline This Week in Web3
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Cryptocurrency’s wild ride isn’t over yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Canada Shifts Focus From CBDCs to ‘Payments Landscape’
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September 23, 2024  |  CBDC

Canada’s experiment with the digital dollar is over, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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JPMorgan Joins BIS Cross-Border Payments Project Using Digital Currencies
JPMorgan Joins BIS Cross-Border Payments Project Using Digital Currencies
September 18, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Some of the world’s biggest banks and payments firms are teaming to rethink cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Visa and Dtcpay Partner to Facilitate Use of Digital Currencies
Visa and Dtcpay Partner to Facilitate Use of Digital Currencies
September 18, 2024  |  Partnerships

Visa and Singapore-based digital payments solutions provider dtcpay partnered to help consumers and businesses convert digital currencies into fiat and make digital payments. Get the...

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Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC
Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC
September 18, 2024  |  CBDC

If Australia creates a digital currency, it will likely be the wholesale, not retail, variety. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
September 11, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies were created to address supposed pain points across the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bank of England Announces CBDC Experiments
Bank of England Announces CBDC Experiments
July 30, 2024  |  CBDC

The Bank of England (BoE) is conducting a new series of experiments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for retail use. Get the Full Story...

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Bank of Israel Remains Uncertain About Potential CBDC
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The Bank of Israel reportedly plans to wait until another advanced economy launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC) before introducing one of its own....

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