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Since 2008, there has been much speculation about the role of digital currencies in global payments, and the application of the software engineering behind cryptocurrencies built with blockchain. While speculation... read more

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The ECB has recently petitioned European Union lawmakers  saying that they expect to have veto power over the launch of stablecoins and other potentially disruptive cryptocurrencies such as Facebook’s Diem... more

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Most central banks are exploring central bank digital currency (CBDCs), and their work continues apace amid the Covid-19 pandemic. As a whole, central banks are moving into more advanced stages... more

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Hot on the heels of Visa and its recent announcement, Mastercard says it will begin allowing cardholders to transact in certain cryptocurrencies on its network, the latest company to embrace digital... more

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Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse, the oldest and largest crypto financial-services company in Switzerland, have signed a letter of intent for a partnership to offer cryptocurrency payment services to Swiss merchants... more

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