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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In US First, NY Requires Stablecoins to Be Backed by Cash

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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Crypto Paycheck Now Looks Like Bad Call, but NYC Mayor Stands by It
Crypto Paycheck Now Looks Like Bad Call, but NYC Mayor Stands by It
June 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With the recent turmoil of cryptocurrency, the idea of getting paid in digital assets might not be as alluring, Financial Times (FT) wrote. Get the...

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How Do Stablecoin Issuers Make Money?
How Do Stablecoin Issuers Make Money?
June 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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