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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Russian Central Bank Says ‘Nyet’ To Digital Crypto
Russian Central Bank Says ‘Nyet’ To Digital Crypto
October 10, 2019  |  International

The Chief of Russia’s Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina said she doesn’t see any pertinent or obvious reason to create a national digital currency, according to...

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What We’ve Learned From Libra
What We’ve Learned From Libra
October 07, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal officially pulled its support of Facebook’s Libra initiative after it no-showed at the Libra Association meeting last week in Washington, D.C. PayPal’s endorsement of...

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PA Fed Pres Says Digital Currency Inevitable, But US Shouldn’t Lead
PA Fed Pres Says Digital Currency Inevitable, But US Shouldn’t Lead
October 04, 2019  |  Bitcoin

While Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker believes it’s “inevitable” that central banks will eventually issue digital currencies, he warned that the United States...

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PayPal Is A No-Show At Libra Association Meeting
PayPal Is A No-Show At Libra Association Meeting
October 03, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra has had its fair share of scrutiny and regulatory issues, and now the Financial Times is reporting that PayPal is very...

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Coinbase: Rewards Will Spur Crypto Adoption For ‘Everyday Use’
Coinbase: Rewards Will Spur Crypto Adoption For ‘Everyday Use’
October 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Libra is taking its lumps, as regulators tighten scrutiny on that cryptocurrency project. Bitcoin is bumpy, to say the least, changing hands at $8,300 –...

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Libra Association To Appoint Board This Month
Libra Association To Appoint Board This Month
October 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s Libra Association is meeting with member firms on Oct. 14 in Switzerland, CNBC reported on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Companies involved with the cryptocurrency project...

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Tradeshift, Monerium Enable eMoney Invoice Settlement
Tradeshift, Monerium Enable eMoney Invoice Settlement
October 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Tradeshift made further inroads into blockchain technology via a new collaboration with Monerium, which saw a B2B invoice settled using the Tradeshift platform and eMoney...

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FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
October 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency pursuits conducted without supervision are more concerning to Switzerland than Facebook’s Libra coin, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 1). “I am much more nervous...

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In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019  |  Regulation

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. To that end, in Southeast...

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