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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Zimbabwe Has ‘Roadmap’ to CBDC, Says Central Bank Governor

Zimbabwe Has ‘Roadmap’ to CBDC, Says Central Bank Governor
Zimbabwe Has ‘Roadmap’ to CBDC, Says Central Bank Governor
August 14, 2022  |  CBDC

Zimbabwe central bank governor John Mangudya has said there’s a “roadmap” to adopt a CBDC, a consultation paper from the bank said. Get the Full...

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Brazilian Crypto Platform BlueBenx Suspends Withdrawals, Reports $31M Hack
Brazilian Crypto Platform BlueBenx Suspends Withdrawals, Reports $31M Hack
August 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Brazilian cryptocurrency investment platform BlueBenx has become the latest crypto company to suspend withdrawals, citing an alleged hack that cost the company over $31 million....

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Crypto-Related Crime Less Common, Easier to Track, Says Chainalysis
Crypto-Related Crime Less Common, Easier to Track, Says Chainalysis
August 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Last week, the number of unique cryptocurrency addresses passed the 1 billion mark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Crypto Regulation Weekly: Economist Argues Stablecoins Should Be Top of Agenda in US, Europe
Crypto Regulation Weekly: Economist Argues Stablecoins Should Be Top of Agenda in US, Europe
August 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There’s no area of crypto with a more pressing need for strong and clear regulations than stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Security Firm: Slow Political Response Giving DeFi Hackers a Free Hand
Security Firm: Slow Political Response Giving DeFi Hackers a Free Hand
August 09, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks cost crypto investors more than $2 billion in the first six months of the year alone. That’s more than in all...

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With Tornado Cash Sanctions, Feds Seek to Lift Crypto’s Veil of Anonymity
With Tornado Cash Sanctions, Feds Seek to Lift Crypto’s Veil of Anonymity
August 09, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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CBDC Weekly: ECB Sees a ‘Holy Grail’; Thailand, Nepal Push Ahead; Israel Worries
CBDC Weekly: ECB Sees a ‘Holy Grail’; Thailand, Nepal Push Ahead; Israel Worries
August 08, 2022  |  CBDC

A digital euro could be the “Holy Grail” of cross-border payments, according to a recent report by the European Central Bank. Get the Full Story...

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Lawmakers Ask Fed to Speed up CBDC Project
Lawmakers Ask Fed to Speed up CBDC Project
August 08, 2022  |  CBDC

A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants the Federal Reserve to speed efforts to issue a digital dollar and thus prevent countries like China from endangering...

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Singapore-Based Crypto Lender Freezes Withdrawals as Stablecoin Contagion Grows
Singapore-Based Crypto Lender Freezes Withdrawals as Stablecoin Contagion Grows
August 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Yet another crypto lender announced that it has frozen withdrawals, leaving customers potentially facing steep losses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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