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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Brazilian Bank Itaú to Debut Asset Tokenization Platform, Crypto Custody Services

Brazilian Bank Itaú to Debut Asset Tokenization Platform, Crypto Custody Services
Brazilian Bank Itaú to Debut Asset Tokenization Platform, Crypto Custody Services
July 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The largest private bank in Brazil, Itaú Unibanco, has announced plans to roll out a new asset tokenization platform, which will turn regular finance products...

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NFTs Are Now a Legal Way to Serve Documents in UK Courts 
NFTs Are Now a Legal Way to Serve Documents in UK Courts 
July 14, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix Names Microsoft as Its Advertising Tech Partner
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix Names Microsoft as Its Advertising Tech Partner
July 13, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix takes a step closer to its ad-supported version via a new partnership with Microsoft. Also, two major global regulators...

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UK Parliament Launches Inquiry Into Crypto
UK Parliament Launches Inquiry Into Crypto
July 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K. Parliament’s Treasury Committee is conducting an inquiry into the role cryptocurrencies play in the United Kingdom, and is asking the public for input....

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Digital Dollar May Prevent Runs, but Banks Fear Lost Profits
Digital Dollar May Prevent Runs, but Banks Fear Lost Profits
July 13, 2022  |  CBDC

A new Treasury Department report argues that banks’ fears that a digital dollar would lead to the loss of depositors and even bank runs is...

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EMEA Daily: Staffing Shortage Leads London’s Heathrow to Limit Flights; Banque de France Enters Phase 2 of Wholesale CBDC Project
EMEA Daily: Staffing Shortage Leads London’s Heathrow to Limit Flights; Banque de France Enters Phase...
July 12, 2022  |  Europe

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), staffing issues prompt London’s Heathrow Airport to limit passenger numbers, and Tradeteq launches a...

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Banque de France Enters Second Phase of Wholesale CBDC Project
Banque de France Enters Second Phase of Wholesale CBDC Project
July 12, 2022  |  CBDC

Banque de France (BDF) Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said the BDF has kicked off the second phase of experimentation into a wholesale central bank...

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Today in Crypto: Voyager Starts Chapter 11 Restructuring; Texas Bitcoin Miners Shut Down as Power Grid Nears Breaking Point
Today in Crypto: Voyager Starts Chapter 11 Restructuring; Texas Bitcoin Miners Shut Down as Power...
July 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange KuCoin is reportedly looking to hire 300 employees over the next few months, which runs contrary to the fears of a recession getting...

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