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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New Japanese Law Could Have Big Influence on Stablecoin Regulations Worldwide

New Japanese Law Could Have Big Influence on Stablecoin Regulations Worldwide
New Japanese Law Could Have Big Influence on Stablecoin Regulations Worldwide
June 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins had been high on the list of U.S. and international regulators, central bankers and elected officials focused on crypto regulation before one of the...

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Japan Passes Legal Framework for Stablecoins
Japan Passes Legal Framework for Stablecoins
June 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Japan passed a bill Friday (June 3) that outlines a legal fabric for stablecoins that effectively defines them as digital currencies, the Financial Times (FT)...

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Fed Paper: Retail CBDCs Can Lead to Decline in Bank Balances
Fed Paper: Retail CBDCs Can Lead to Decline in Bank Balances
June 03, 2022  |  CBDC

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NY AG Sounds Alarm Over Crypto Investments
NY AG Sounds Alarm Over Crypto Investments
June 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

New York Attorney General Letitia James handed down a warning about the dangers of investing in cryptocurrency due to market volatility that could result in...

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As Crypto Values Drop, Lawsuits Go Up
As Crypto Values Drop, Lawsuits Go Up
June 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawsuits over cryptocurrency losses are becoming more common as crypto continues to become mainstream, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (June 1). Get the Full...

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NY Fed’s Williams Says Digital Money May Impact Policy
NY Fed’s Williams Says Digital Money May Impact Policy
June 01, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said developing digital currency and payment technology could impact how the Fed works with monetary policy and does...

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Crypto Regulation Weekly: Global Stablecoin Crackdown?; CFTC, SEC Battle for Control; New Jitters in India
Crypto Regulation Weekly: Global Stablecoin Crackdown?; CFTC, SEC Battle for Control; New Jitters in India
June 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin has already started to reverberate throughout the regulatory world, with any agency or organization that has oversight over digital...

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Crypto Might Not Be Savior Developing World’s Looking For. Here’s Why
Crypto Might Not Be Savior Developing World’s Looking For. Here’s Why
June 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies are a potential savior for people in developing nations who are trying to dig a little bit further out of...

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