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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Would a Seismic NFT Shakeout Really Be All Bad? Some Say No
Would a Seismic NFT Shakeout Really Be All Bad? Some Say No
July 06, 2022  |  NFTs

If May came in like a lion and out like a lamb for the non-fungible token (NFT) market, June went out like a lambchop. After...

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Voyager Digital Bankruptcy Hints at Crypto’s Shaky Foundations 
Voyager Digital Bankruptcy Hints at Crypto’s Shaky Foundations 
July 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The implosion of crypto lender Voyager Digital — which filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday (July 6) — begs the question as to when, or...

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BoE: Digital Pounds Likely to Be Managed Through Accounts
BoE: Digital Pounds Likely to Be Managed Through Accounts
July 06, 2022  |  CBDC

Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe said Wednesday (July 6) during a panel discussion that any proposed digital pound would likely be managed...

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The Changing Face of Mobile Money in Ghana
The Changing Face of Mobile Money in Ghana
July 05, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

In June, Ghana’s central bank launched GhanaPay, a mobile money wallet for savings and loans companies and banks, including rural and community banks. Developed through...

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Bank of England Calls for Tougher Crypto Rules
Bank of England Calls for Tougher Crypto Rules
July 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

England’s central bank says that a recent $2 trillion drop in the value of cryptocurrencies shows the market needs stricter regulations. As the Financial Times...

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Meta Closes Novi Wallet, Which Launched Stablecoins, CBDCs
Meta Closes Novi Wallet, Which Launched Stablecoins, CBDCs
July 05, 2022  |  Facebook / Meta

In a coda to its stablecoin payments ambitions, Meta announced on July 1 that the Novi digital wallet project is at an end. Launched with...

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Today in Data: Continuing Crypto Struggles
Today in Data: Continuing Crypto Struggles
July 05, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, cryptocurrency markets continue to lose value, while the number of crypto users at one of America’s biggest banks drops by more than...

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Crypto Lender Vauld Suspends Withdrawals as Customers Yanked $200M
Crypto Lender Vauld Suspends Withdrawals as Customers Yanked $200M
July 04, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto lender Vauld, which is backed by both Coinbase and investor Peter Thiel, has suspended withdrawals, citing the crisis on the digital asset market, the...

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Why EU Regulators, Policymakers Are Betting on a Retail CBDC
Why EU Regulators, Policymakers Are Betting on a Retail CBDC
July 04, 2022  |  CBDC

Most of the central banks in western countries have formally adopted a neutral position when it comes to the decision of whether to issue a...

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