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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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

NZ Central Bank Head: ‘Stablecoins Are Not Stable’
NZ Central Bank Head: ‘Stablecoins Are Not Stable’
February 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of New Zealand’s central bank is not a fan of stablecoins. Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr voiced concerns about the digital...

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Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
February 07, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins need more regulation. Stablecoins might, in some cases, cause runs. And as government officials and financial institutions (through the Bank for International Settlements) sound...

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UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
January 25, 2024  |  CBDC

The Bank of England and the British Treasury remain undecided on the digital pound. But a new report by the two institutions makes two things...

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UK Lawmakers Still Not Sold on Digital Pound
UK Lawmakers Still Not Sold on Digital Pound
December 03, 2023  |  CBDC

British lawmakers say they’re still not sure their country needs a digital currency. “It must be clearly evidenced that a retail digital pound will provide...

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BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
December 01, 2023  |  CBDC

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks....

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HSBC Adoption of Metaco Platform Could Drive Interest in XRP Ledger
HSBC Adoption of Metaco Platform Could Drive Interest in XRP Ledger
November 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Supporters of Ripple’s XRP Ledger reportedly see a collaboration of Ripple-owned infrastructure provider Metaco and financial institution HSBC as a sign that banks will adopt...

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Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
November 27, 2023  |  Partnerships

SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services company, partnered with Circle, a global FinTech, to promote the use of stablecoins in Japan. The collaboration comes after...

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Bank for International Settlements: Digital Euro Project Enters ‘Preparation Phase’
Bank for International Settlements: Digital Euro Project Enters ‘Preparation Phase’
November 22, 2023  |  CBDC

The digital euro is feasible, and now comes the next chapter. In a speech delivered Tuesday (Nov. 21) and published by the Bank for International...

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Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
November 17, 2023  |  CBDC

Mastercard said the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) faces challenges due to consumer comfort with traditional forms of money. CBDCs would have...

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