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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Malaysian Finance Minister: Crypto Will Not Become Legal Tender

Malaysian Finance Minister: Crypto Will Not Become Legal Tender
Malaysian Finance Minister: Crypto Will Not Become Legal Tender
March 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies will not become legal tender in Malaysia, the country’s deputy finance minister said Thursday (March 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bank of England Hints at Stablecoin Regulation
Bank of England Hints at Stablecoin Regulation
March 24, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The Bank of England (BoE) published a report on Thursday (March 24) suggesting that a new legal framework to regulate crypto assets is needed, but...

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Fed, Bank of England Lead Charge for Global DeFi Regulations
Fed, Bank of England Lead Charge for Global DeFi Regulations
March 24, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Decentralized finance is a growing threat to economic stability that must be reined in and regulated by international cooperation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Treasury Under Secretary Adds FedNow to Stablecoin vs Digital Dollar Debate
Treasury Under Secretary Adds FedNow to Stablecoin vs Digital Dollar Debate
March 23, 2022  |  Digital Payments

In all the heated debates about regulating stablecoins and creating a digital dollar, the U.S. Treasury Department has been remarkably quiet about its own existing...

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EMEA Daily: Regional Central Bank Alliances May Shape the Digital Dollar’s Future; Amsterdam Startup ParkBee Closes $33M Financing Deal
EMEA Daily: Regional Central Bank Alliances May Shape the Digital Dollar’s Future; Amsterdam Startup ParkBee...
March 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements has completed trials of blockchain-based platforms, while Dutch startup ParkBee...

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Today in Crypto: FTX Head ‘Frustrated’ With Industry Sanctions Messaging; Hubspot Data Breach Prompts Crypto Firm Warnings
Today in Crypto: FTX Head ‘Frustrated’ With Industry Sanctions Messaging; Hubspot Data Breach Prompts Crypto...
March 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Communications from the crypto industry around Russian sanctions have been “counterproductive,” according to FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried, Reuters wrote Friday (March 18). Get the Full...

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CBDC Weekly: Executive Order Reignites CBDC Privacy Concerns; Canada Ramps up Tech; Qatar Looking Into CBDC
CBDC Weekly: Executive Order Reignites CBDC Privacy Concerns; Canada Ramps up Tech; Qatar Looking Into...
March 20, 2022  |  CBDC

With its prominent inclusion in President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto, the topic of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) was back on...

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Today in FinTech: Changes Coming to WeChat Pay; Binance Seeks Brazilian Bank; Monite Automates SME AP
Today in FinTech: Changes Coming to WeChat Pay; Binance Seeks Brazilian Bank; Monite Automates SME...
March 20, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

In today’s FinTech news, Tencent could be faced with spinning WeChat Pay into its payments subsidiary, while crypto exchange Binance looks to acquire a bank...

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