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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Bank of Jamaica Targets Q1 CBDC National Rollout 

Bank of Jamaica Targets Q1 CBDC National Rollout 
Bank of Jamaica Targets Q1 CBDC National Rollout 
January 03, 2022  |  CBDC

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) recently wrapped up the pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and says it’s on track for a nationwide...

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Regulation Meets Technology in 2022 as FinTech, BigTech and Crypto Prep for New Rules
Regulation Meets Technology in 2022 as FinTech, BigTech and Crypto Prep for New Rules
January 03, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

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Bitcoin Daily: S. Korean Presidential Candidate to Accept Campaign Contributions in Crypto; Malaysian Man Accused of Stealing Electricity to Run Illicit Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Daily: S. Korean Presidential Candidate to Accept Campaign Contributions in Crypto; Malaysian Man Accused...
January 02, 2022  |  Bitcoin

Malaysian officials have arrested 28-year-old suspect on charges of allegedly running illicit crypto mining, a Sunday (Jan. 2) report from Micky says. Get the Full...

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin-as-Currency Experiment Ends 2021 on a Low Note
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January 02, 2022  |  Bitcoin

Without a fairly sharp jump, bitcoin is going to end the year below the $51,000 level at which El Salvador bought its first 200 BTC,...

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Reserve Bank of India’s Acceptance of Digital Rupee Highlights Privacy Concerns
Reserve Bank of India’s Acceptance of Digital Rupee Highlights Privacy Concerns
December 29, 2021  |  CBDC

If you look deeper at the news of India’s central bank accepting a “basic” digital rupee as “a safe, robust, and convenient alternative to physical...

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Bahamas Central Bank Looks to Phase Out Checks 
Bahamas Central Bank Looks to Phase Out Checks 
December 28, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The days of paying for things by check in the Bahamas could be coming to an end.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
December 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia may soon regulate cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Dogecoin: The Meme-Coin’s Eight Part ‘Trailmap’ Leads to the Point of Sale
Dogecoin: The Meme-Coin’s Eight Part ‘Trailmap’ Leads to the Point of Sale
December 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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