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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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Unveils ‘Connected Store’ Concept

Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Unveils ‘Connected Store’ Concept
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September 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Instacart debuts a bundle of next modular technologies, dubbed “Connected Stores” and designed to combine the best of online and...

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September 16, 2022  |  CBDC

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September 16, 2022  |  CBDC

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September 15, 2022  |  Regulation

One of the Senate’s top Republicans believes that stablecoin regulation can still happen this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Flutterwave Launches eNaira Payments for Businesses in Nigeria
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September 14, 2022  |  CBDC

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September 12, 2022  |  CBDC

Reports that the U.S. Treasury Department is going to recommend that the government build out a central bank digital currency (CBDC) before deciding if it...

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