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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Binance Wins Cryptocurrency License in Bahrain

Binance Wins Cryptocurrency License in Bahrain
Binance Wins Cryptocurrency License in Bahrain
March 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance, the blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has been granted a crypto-asset service license in Bahrain, the company announced Monday (March 14). Get the Full...

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CBDC Plans Proliferate as Governments Race to Challenge Stablecoins’ First-Mover Advantage
CBDC Plans Proliferate as Governments Race to Challenge Stablecoins’ First-Mover Advantage
March 15, 2022  |  CBDC

As the move to create central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) expands around the world, it’s worth stepping back and asking why. Get the Full Story...

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Ukraine War Tests Crypto’s Ability to Skirt Government Controls
Ukraine War Tests Crypto’s Ability to Skirt Government Controls
March 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

From its founding, the core tenet of bitcoin is that cryptocurrency is a borderless, un-censorable tool of payments that is free from the control of...

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Today in Crypto: Russians Turn to UAE to Liquidate Crypto; New York Proposes 3-Year Ban on Crypto Mining
Today in Crypto: Russians Turn to UAE to Liquidate Crypto; New York Proposes 3-Year Ban...
March 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Israel has published a draft regulation regarding the risks associated with virtual currency and money laundering and terrorist financing, according to a...

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Over 99% of Bitcoin Volume Comes From $100K+ Transactions
Over 99% of Bitcoin Volume Comes From $100K+ Transactions
March 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A new report says over 99% of bitcoin volume comes from cryptocurrency transactions over $100,000, IntoTheBlock wrote Friday (March 11). Get the Full Story Complete...

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CBDC Weekly: Biden Ignites Digital Dollar Debate; India’s Digital Rupee Expected This Year
CBDC Weekly: Biden Ignites Digital Dollar Debate; India’s Digital Rupee Expected This Year
March 11, 2022  |  CBDC

The question of whether the U.S. needs a digital dollar moved far higher up the political agenda this week, as the need for a central...

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In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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White House Crypto Executive Order Ignites Digital Dollar Debate
White House Crypto Executive Order Ignites Digital Dollar Debate
March 10, 2022  |  CBDC

If you support creating a digital dollar, there’s a lot to be happy about in President Joe Biden’s Wednesday (March 9) executive order on the...

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