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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Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Goldman and Others Ramp up Crypto Staffs

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Goldman and Others Ramp up Crypto Staffs
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Goldman and Others Ramp up Crypto Staffs
November 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Wall Street leaders who scorned bitcoin over a decade ago are now looking more intensively at crypto recruits, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nigeria’s Digital Currency Rollout Highlights Security, Privacy Concerns
Nigeria’s Digital Currency Rollout Highlights Security, Privacy Concerns
November 07, 2021  |  CBDC

Trust is paramount to any payments mechanism, be it hard currency, stablecoin or a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Nigeria’s eNaira Adoption May Be Hindered by Gov’t Mistrust
Nigeria’s eNaira Adoption May Be Hindered by Gov’t Mistrust
November 07, 2021  |  CBDC

Nigeria’s eNaira digital currency is proving popular, although some critics say the population’s mistrust of the government might hinder its progress, the Financial Times (FT)...

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Kroger Says It Is Not Accepting Bitcoin Cash
Kroger Says It Is Not Accepting Bitcoin Cash
November 05, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite what many people may have read, Kroger is not going to start accepting Bitcoin Cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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ECB Board Member: Digital Euro Would Not Be Redundant
ECB Board Member: Digital Euro Would Not Be Redundant
November 05, 2021  |  CBDC

European Central Bank executive board member Fabio Panetta promised that the digital euro will be appealing to users and won’t be overwhelmed by other private...

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Stablecoins’ Offer ‘Always-On’ Payments to Consumers Whose Needs Don’t Fit Within Banker’s Hours
Stablecoins’ Offer ‘Always-On’ Payments to Consumers Whose Needs Don’t Fit Within Banker’s Hours
November 05, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Stablecoins have been grabbing headlines amid increased scrutiny from the Treasury Department and calls on Congress for stricter regulation — with no shortage of other...

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China’s Central Bank: 10M Businesses, 140M People Using Digital Yuan
China’s Central Bank: 10M Businesses, 140M People Using Digital Yuan
November 03, 2021  |  CBDC

Officials in China said the use of the digital yuan — or e-CNY — has surged to 140 million individual accounts and 10 million business...

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Mastercard Will Make Digital Currencies Work if Issued by Governments
Mastercard Will Make Digital Currencies Work if Issued by Governments
November 03, 2021  |  CBDC

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) grow in popularity, the world’s payments leaders are making preparations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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