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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EU Faces Citizens’ Opposition in Race for Digital Euro

EU Faces Citizens’ Opposition in Race for Digital Euro
EU Faces Citizens’ Opposition in Race for Digital Euro
June 13, 2022  |  CBDC

The European Commission will close a public consultation on the digital euro on Tuesday (June 14), after feedback from EU citizens indicated that a central...

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Today in Crypto: S. Korea Probes Embezzlement Allegations at Terraform Labs; Blockchain.com CEO Warns of Crypto Winter
Today in Crypto: S. Korea Probes Embezzlement Allegations at Terraform Labs; Blockchain.com CEO Warns of...
June 09, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase will invest in Southeast Asian crypto exchange Zipmex rather than fully buying it, The Block Crypto reported Thursday (June 9). Get the Full Story...

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In US First, NY Requires Stablecoins to Be Backed by Cash
In US First, NY Requires Stablecoins to Be Backed by Cash
June 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

New York was the first state to put a regulatory framework in place for cryptocurrencies with its Bitlicense, and now it is doing the same...

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PayPal Opens Door to Outside Crypto Wallets
PayPal Opens Door to Outside Crypto Wallets
June 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Circle’s Payments Platform Now Supports Polygon USDC Transactions
Circle’s Payments Platform Now Supports Polygon USDC Transactions
June 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Circle will be supporting Polygon USDC on its payments and treasury platform, allowing for more easily automated flows from fiat into the Polygon coin, according...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Digital Dollar Outrage; BNPL Redux; Digital Banking in Europe; Future of Identity; ICYMI
PYMNTS AM Radar: Digital Dollar Outrage; BNPL Redux; Digital Banking in Europe; Future of Identity;...
June 07, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Today is Tuesday, June 7 and it’s rather shocking that books are still being banned — but The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood did something...

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The Clearing House: Digital Dollar Is a Solution in Search of a Problem
The Clearing House: Digital Dollar Is a Solution in Search of a Problem
June 07, 2022  |  CBDC

The banking industry had its say about the Federal Reserve’s ongoing investigation of a digital dollar last week, and it’s fair to say that it...

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CBDC Weekly: NY Fed Warns About Bank Risks; India Lauds Crypto ‘Killer’; Thai Central Banker Says CBDC Will Replace Cash; Brazil Wants ‘Innovation’
CBDC Weekly: NY Fed Warns About Bank Risks; India Lauds Crypto ‘Killer’; Thai Central Banker...
June 06, 2022  |  CBDC

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