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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Nium Boosts Crypto Services for Businesses with Crypto Accept

Nium Boosts Crypto Services for Businesses with Crypto Accept
Nium Boosts Crypto Services for Businesses with Crypto Accept
April 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Global payments firm Nium on Wednesday (April 6) debuted Crypto Accept, an API-based solution to allow global businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments, starting with bitcoin...

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Bitcoin-Based Stablecoins Bringing Microtransaction Capacity to the Best-Known Blockchain
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April 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins are coming to bitcoin, giving the original cryptocurrency a shot at reclaiming its original purpose of becoming a true alternative to fiat currencies like...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Cryptocurrency Exchanges Can Improve User Authentication
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Cryptocurrency Exchanges Can Improve User Authentication
April 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Automated Market Maker? The Beating Heart of DeFi
PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Automated Market Maker? The Beating Heart of DeFi
April 05, 2022  |  Blockchain

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on decentralized finance, or DeFi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Yellen Set to Give First Speech About Crypto
Yellen Set to Give First Speech About Crypto
April 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to give her first speech this week on how her department views cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK’s Crypto Plans May Seek to Reverse Regulators’ Actions
UK’s Crypto Plans May Seek to Reverse Regulators’ Actions
April 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K. government on Monday (April 4) unveiled plans to become a “global hub” for the crypto industry. The speech by Economic Secretary to the...

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With Short Sellers Gunning For Tether, Stablecoins Risk Grows
With Short Sellers Gunning For Tether, Stablecoins Risk Grows
April 04, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

News that a number of investment firms are shorting the top stablecoin, Tether’s USDT, is a development that could have a serious impact on the...

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Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
April 04, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was busy in 2021 when it came to keeping the cryptocurrency space safe, not only fighting off money laundering...

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Wirex on the Challenges and Potential of Cryptocurrency
Wirex on the Challenges and Potential of Cryptocurrency
April 04, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

While cryptocurrencies have the potential for faster cross-border transactions at a lower cost, common misconceptions hold back broader consumer adoption. In the Digital Fraud Tracker,...

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