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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South Korea Petition Demands Government Keep Bitcoin Alive
South Korea Petition Demands Government Keep Bitcoin Alive
January 16, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In South Korea, a petition seeking a halt to the government’s bitcoin crackdown has gathered momentum — to the tune of more than 212,000 signatures. Get...

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Feds Could Bank $50M From Seized Bitcoin Auction
Feds Could Bank $50M From Seized Bitcoin Auction
January 15, 2018  |  Business Wire

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., the financial company used by the cryptocurrency industry for wire transfers and deposits, is no longer providing international wire transfers of...

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Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
January 15, 2018  |  Regulation

In its second such warning in recent weeks, Indonesia’s central bank cautioned investors about buying and selling cryptocurrencies because of the risks associated with it....

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For Bitcoin, Bitten and Buffeted
For Bitcoin, Bitten and Buffeted
January 12, 2018  |  Bitcoin

There are rough days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Messaging App Line Next To Look Into Cryptocurrencies
Messaging App Line Next To Look Into Cryptocurrencies
January 11, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Messaging provider Line is ready to jump onto the cryptocurrency bandwagon, talking to several companies about using the digital asset for payment services, including Line...

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Visa Nixes Crypto Debit Cards
Visa Nixes Crypto Debit Cards
January 08, 2018  |  VISA

Visa, the payments company, has terminated its relationship with WaveCrest, a cryptocurrency card provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Happy Ninth, Bitcoin, And Now What?
Happy Ninth, Bitcoin, And Now What?
January 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Traditional ninth anniversary gifts are pottery and willow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Zuckerberg Hedges On Crypto On Facebook
Zuckerberg Hedges On Crypto On Facebook
January 05, 2018  |  Facebook

Add Mark Zuckerberg to the growing list of people interested in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Analyst Warns Cryptocurrencies Could Cast Shadow On 2018 Economy
Analyst Warns Cryptocurrencies Could Cast Shadow On 2018 Economy
January 02, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A Goldman Sachs economist has joined the list of those concerned with the impact that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, could have on the U.S. economy....

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