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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Digital Shekel Won’t Disrupt Israel, Central Bank Says

Digital Shekel Won’t Disrupt Israel, Central Bank Says
Digital Shekel Won’t Disrupt Israel, Central Bank Says
March 02, 2022  |  CBDC

Israel’s central bank says that a national digital currency is unlikely to harm the country’s banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Crypto Fan Tokens Are Coming to Your Favorite Team, but Investors Beware
Crypto Fan Tokens Are Coming to Your Favorite Team, but Investors Beware
March 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Taxation May Be a Bigger Issue in Crypto Regulation Than Anticipated
Taxation May Be a Bigger Issue in Crypto Regulation Than Anticipated
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the biggest obstacles for institutions, investors, individuals, entrepreneurs in the United States and overseas to use blockchain and crypto assets, either for payment...

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Why Stablecoins Are Surging
Why Stablecoins Are Surging
February 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Academic and Economic Experts Debate the Need and Scope of Crypto Regulation 
Academic and Economic Experts Debate the Need and Scope of Crypto Regulation 
February 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies raise potential benefits and risks. They represent a break from the traditional model of so-called “fiat currency,” which gives government bodies inherent regulatory power....

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Ukraine Caps Cash Withdrawals, Suspends Use of Digital Wallets
Ukraine Caps Cash Withdrawals, Suspends Use of Digital Wallets
February 24, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Following the declaration of martial law in Ukraine, the central bank suspended the country’s currency markets, stopped the circulation of all securities, limited cash withdrawals...

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Circle Intros Digital Assets Portal for Businesses
Circle Intros Digital Assets Portal for Businesses
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

USD Coin issuer Circle Internet Financial, LLC has launched the Circle Account, allowing business customers to deposit, withdraw, send, receive, store and allocate funds to...

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IMF Warns Nigeria’s CBDC Poses Money Laundering Risks
IMF Warns Nigeria’s CBDC Poses Money Laundering Risks
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The organization founded to foster monetary cooperation worldwide has warned Nigeria that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a money laundering risk. Get the...

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