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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Bitcoin Daily: Samsung SDS Tests Blockchain Health Claims; Bermuda To Accept Digital Currencies; CIMB Singapore Does Blockchain Trade Financing
Bitcoin Daily: Samsung SDS Tests Blockchain Health Claims; Bermuda To Accept Digital Currencies; CIMB Singapore...
October 18, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Samsung SDS will reportedly launch a blockchain-based medical claims processing system this month. According to CoinDesk, the new system will link all hospitals, pharmacies, insurers...

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Canada Mulls Public Digital Coin
Canada Mulls Public Digital Coin
October 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Canada is thinking about launching its own digital currency. The Logic was the first to report that the country’s central bank is...

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Libra As Patriotic Duty?
Libra As Patriotic Duty?
October 17, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

To paraphrase an old saying: Patriotism is the last refuge of … crypto. In the latest salvo designed to bring Libra back from this week’s...

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Mastercard Outlines Blockchain Principles After Leaving Libra
Mastercard Outlines Blockchain Principles After Leaving Libra
October 16, 2019  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has outlined its intentions with blockchain after its high profile exit from the Libra Association, a coalition of many successful companies meant to help...

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Marcus Remains Optimistic After Major Players Leave Libra
Marcus Remains Optimistic After Major Players Leave Libra
October 16, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

David Marcus, the co-creator of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, said progress is being made despite the exit of several big companies, CNBC reported on Wednesday (Oct....

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Officials Speak Out In Face Of Libra Exodus
Officials Speak Out In Face Of Libra Exodus
October 15, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Officials in France and Germany have spoken out about a number of companies leaving the Libra Association, a body of businesses meant to act as...

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Libra Says It Has 100 Members Waiting In The Wings
Libra Says It Has 100 Members Waiting In The Wings
October 15, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Bertrand Perez, the Libra Association’s chief operating officer and interim managing director, said he is optimistic that a total of 100 companies will join as...

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Booking Holdings Is Latest Backer To Bail On Libra
Booking Holdings Is Latest Backer To Bail On Libra
October 14, 2019  |  Facebook

Online travel firm Booking Holdings is the latest Libra Association member to jump ship on the cryptocurrency project proposed by Facebook, Bloomberg reported on Monday...

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The Central Bank Conundrum On Cryptos
The Central Bank Conundrum On Cryptos
October 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

For central banks, when it comes to cryptocurrencies, there’s no central theme. Whether the advent of digital coins signifies an existential threat to monetary policy...

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