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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STASIS to Issue Euro Stablecoin on XRP Ledger

STASIS to Issue Euro Stablecoin on XRP Ledger
STASIS to Issue Euro Stablecoin on XRP Ledger
February 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

STASIS, which works in euro-backed stablecoin production, plans to issue the EURS stablecoin on the XRP ledger (XRPL), a press release said Wednesday (Feb. 16)....

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Treasury Official Tells Senate Hearing Stablecoin Regulation Should be ‘Clear and Consistent’
Treasury Official Tells Senate Hearing Stablecoin Regulation Should be ‘Clear and Consistent’
February 15, 2022  |  Regulation

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, said in a meeting recently that there should be more...

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Mastercard Payments Consulting Biz to Incorporate Crypto, Open Banking, ESG
Mastercard Payments Consulting Biz to Incorporate Crypto, Open Banking, ESG
February 15, 2022  |  Mastercard

As the business environment continually confronts fast-changing technologies and consumer expectations, Mastercard’s payments-focused consulting service is beefing up its offerings to help clients leverage new...

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As Digital Yuan Struggles, Does America Really Need a Digital Dollar?
As Digital Yuan Struggles, Does America Really Need a Digital Dollar?
February 15, 2022  |  CBDC

In a speech Monday (Feb. 14), Mu Changchun, the head of China’s digital yuan project, said the cryptocurrency has not had a very big impact...

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Crypto’s Influence Shows as Treasury Promises Protection for Miners, Stakers
Crypto’s Influence Shows as Treasury Promises Protection for Miners, Stakers
February 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency industry flexed political muscles it didn’t even know it had in August, when it turned the fight about a comparatively small item in...

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Canada Has a Contingency Plan for a CBDC, but May Not Use It Yet
Canada Has a Contingency Plan for a CBDC, but May Not Use It Yet
February 14, 2022  |  CBDC

The introduction of Libra, Facebook’s attempt at digital currency in 2019, energized digital asset proponents who said the new technology would transform the banking landscape...

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RBI Hikes Cap on e-Rupi to Push Offline Digital Payments
RBI Hikes Cap on e-Rupi to Push Offline Digital Payments
February 13, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The e-Rupi voucher cap is increasing to ₹1 lakh, which will add to digital payments offline and make for more direct transfers without a bank...

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CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
February 11, 2022  |  CBDC

China’s digital yuan may be the largest central bank digital currency (CBDC), but a digital euro is coming. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Central Banks May Take Additional Time to Explore CBDCs
Central Banks May Take Additional Time to Explore CBDCs
February 11, 2022  |  CBDC

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a paper on February 9, “Behind the Scenes of Central Bank Digital Currency,” analyzing the experiences of six central...

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