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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Treasury Official Tells Senate Hearing Stablecoin Regulation Should be ‘Clear and Consistent’

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  |  Legal & 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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