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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Nigeria’s Central Bank Preps for Launch of eNaira Digital Currency

Nigeria’s Central Bank Preps for Launch of eNaira Digital Currency
Nigeria’s Central Bank Preps for Launch of eNaira Digital Currency
September 27, 2021  |  CBDC

The official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) digital currency is live, Nigerian publication THISDAY reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Paycheck Deposits Coming Soon to Coinbase Accounts
Paycheck Deposits Coming Soon to Coinbase Accounts
September 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase will soon offer direct deposit in the U.S., enabling customers to deposit part of their paycheck into their Coinbase account, according...

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Bitcoin Buoyancy Amid China Crackdown Shows Power of Speculation  
Bitcoin Buoyancy Amid China Crackdown Shows Power of Speculation  
September 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

When nothing is real – to take a Lennon line – there’s nothing to get hung about. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stablecoins Under the Microscope as US Preps Digital Currency Framework
Stablecoins Under the Microscope as US Preps Digital Currency Framework
September 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Biden Administration will be looking into more stringent regulations for stablecoins, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Former Treasury Sec Summers: Crypto Needs Rules Like Automotive, Airline Industries
Former Treasury Sec Summers: Crypto Needs Rules Like Automotive, Airline Industries
September 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Former treasury secretary Lawrence Summers thinks crypto enthusiasts need to be more enthusiastic about government regulation, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OCC Nominee Envisions ‘Deliberately Radical’ Redesign of US Banking System
OCC Nominee Envisions ‘Deliberately Radical’ Redesign of US Banking System
September 26, 2021  |  CBDC

New blood, as they say, shakes things up a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NFTs Flip the Script on Fast-Food Toys With Crypto Collectibles
NFTs Flip the Script on Fast-Food Toys With Crypto Collectibles
September 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Collectors are passionate about their hobbies, whether it’s Jerry Seinfeld’s obsession with classic Porsche autos or fast-food fans snapping up blockchain assets instead of action...

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Tackling Privacy Concerns Would Be Key to Ensuring Digital Euro Is Embraced by EU Citizens
Tackling Privacy Concerns Would Be Key to Ensuring Digital Euro Is Embraced by EU Citizens
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

It is possible that an electronic version of euro notes and coins may one day be widely available for use in Europe. But while the...

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China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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