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)

Federal Judge Denies SEC Request to Appeal Crypto Ruling
Federal Judge Denies SEC Request to Appeal Crypto Ruling
October 04, 2023  |  Legal

A federal judge reportedly denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request to appeal a ruling regarding Ripple Labs’ cryptocurrency, XRP. U.S. District Judge Analisa...

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Will CBDCs Pave Path to Better Liquidity Management and X-Border Trade?
Will CBDCs Pave Path to Better Liquidity Management and X-Border Trade?
October 03, 2023  |  CBDC

For companies large and small and their financial institutions (FIs) navigating operations and trade across borders, foreign exchange (FX) represents a key cost of doing...

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BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
September 28, 2023  |  CBDC

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Project Mariana was developed by three BIS...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How CUs Can Meet Members’ Cryptocurrency Expectations
PYMNTS Intelligence: How CUs Can Meet Members’ Cryptocurrency Expectations
September 28, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Cryptocurrencies have become a popular choice for consumers either seeking a novel, fast-moving and potentially lucrative investment opportunity or exploring alternative payment methods to fiat...

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BIS Head: ‘Outdated’ Laws Holding Up CBDC Development
BIS Head: ‘Outdated’ Laws Holding Up CBDC Development
September 27, 2023  |  CBDC

Nearly every country on Earth has a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project in play. However, nearly 80% of the world’s central banks are either...

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Circle Helps Grab Users Open Web3 Wallets
Circle Helps Grab Users Open Web3 Wallets
September 14, 2023  |  Crypto Wallet

Circle has added its Web3 platform to Singapore-based Grab’s super app. The integration is available as the Grab Web3 Wallet and lets Singapore-based users set...

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Swift Testing Interlinking CBDC Solutions With Three Central Banks
Swift Testing Interlinking CBDC Solutions With Three Central Banks
September 13, 2023  |  CBDC

Global messaging platform Swift says three central banks are testing its solution for interlinking CBDCs. In the meantime, another 30 financial institutions are experimenting with...

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Israel Plans CBDC but Is Unsure If or When It Would Launch
Israel Plans CBDC but Is Unsure If or When It Would Launch
September 12, 2023  |  CBDC

Israel’s central bank is working on a national digital currency, but it’s unclear if or when a central bank digital currency (CDBC) would roll out....

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PayPal to Simplify Crypto Payments for Web3 Merchants
PayPal to Simplify Crypto Payments for Web3 Merchants
September 12, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal is aiming to make it easier for Web3 users to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The company is simplifying how wallets, decentralized applications (dApps) and...

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