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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BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins

BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)...

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US Mulls Whether Crypto Holdings Should Affect Mortgages
US Mulls Whether Crypto Holdings Should Affect Mortgages
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal housing regulators will examine whether cryptocurrency holdings should affect Americans’ mortgage applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Mastercard Forms Digital Assets-Focused Partnerships With Fiserv and Chainlink
Mastercard Forms Digital Assets-Focused Partnerships With Fiserv and Chainlink
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has announced two separate partnerships involving digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Visa: Stablecoins Represent Opportunities in Emerging Markets, Cross-Border Money Movement
Visa: Stablecoins Represent Opportunities in Emerging Markets, Cross-Border Money Movement
June 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins represent an important opportunity for a subset of use cases, including in emerging markets, Visa Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jack Forestell wrote in a...

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ProCap Financial SPAC Highlights Custody Issue for Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
ProCap Financial SPAC Highlights Custody Issue for Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
June 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is stored on the blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fiserv Introduces Stablecoin as Part of New Digital Asset Platform
Fiserv Introduces Stablecoin as Part of New Digital Asset Platform
June 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Payments and financial services technology provider Fiserv is entering the stablecoin business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Coinbase Brings Stablecoins to eCommerce With Coinbase Payments 
Coinbase Brings Stablecoins to eCommerce With Coinbase Payments 
June 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase has launched a stablecoin payments stack developed for eCommerce platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Alchemy Pay Adds Fiat On-Ramp Access via Ripple USD Stablecoin
Alchemy Pay Adds Fiat On-Ramp Access via Ripple USD Stablecoin
June 18, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto payment solution provider Alchemy Pay now supports fiat on-ramp access via Ripple USD (RLUSD), the U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Ripple Labs subsidiary Standard...

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JPMorgan Leads Big Banks Into Deposit Tokens After Senate Vote
JPMorgan Leads Big Banks Into Deposit Tokens After Senate Vote
June 18, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

When JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest U.S. bank, announces something new, the financial world frequently tunes in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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