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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75% of Financial Institutions Plan to Expand Support for Cryptocurrencies Over the Next 12 Months

75% of Financial Institutions Plan to Expand Support for Cryptocurrencies Over the Next 12 Months
75% of Financial Institutions Plan to Expand Support for Cryptocurrencies Over the Next 12 Months
December 17, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Financial institutions (FIs) are preparing for an anticipated surge in the usage of cryptocurrency, and competition among FIs angling to underpin businesses’ cryptocurrency payments is...

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The Battle of Stablecoins vs. CBDCs Is Really Two Smaller Wars Also Fighting Each Other
The Battle of Stablecoins vs. CBDCs Is Really Two Smaller Wars Also Fighting Each Other
December 17, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Looking back at just this week, it’s evident that the fight between stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is alive and well. Get the...

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Crossing Borders and Crossing Swords, France Successfully Trials CBDC Bond Trading
Crossing Borders and Crossing Swords, France Successfully Trials CBDC Bond Trading
December 16, 2021  |  CBDC

The Banque de France announced Thursday (Dec. 16) that it has successfully finished the first stage of its plan to create a wholesale central bank...

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Circle Launches USDC-Based Tornado Relief Fund
Circle Launches USDC-Based Tornado Relief Fund
December 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The internet finance platform Circle and Endaoment have joined forces to create a USDC-based disaster relief fund to help victims of last week’s deadly tornadoes...

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Coinbase, eToro Crypto Ads Banned for Misleading Consumers, Said UK Advertising Regulator
Coinbase, eToro Crypto Ads Banned for Misleading Consumers, Said UK Advertising Regulator
December 15, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K. Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) issued rulings against seven of the sector’s biggest firms, including Coinbase and eToro, for misleading and irresponsible ads promoting...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What is Staking?
PYMNTS DeFi Series: What is Staking?
December 14, 2021  |  Blockchain

Welcome to the fifth of PYMNTS’ eight-part series on decentralized finance (DeFi). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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SWIFT Outlines Strategies for Global Adoption of Frictionless Transactions in 2022
SWIFT Outlines Strategies for Global Adoption of Frictionless Transactions in 2022
December 14, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Global banking network SWIFT is closing 2021 by highlighting its progress toward enabling cross-border frictionless transactions and looking ahead to 2022 as it sets the...

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The Stablecoin Problem
The Stablecoin Problem
December 14, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The below article is a guest post by Amias Gerety, partner at QED Investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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