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Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

DTCC’s Webinar on ‘The State of U.S. Clearing’ Discusses Blockchain Technology

Mar 22, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC) hosted a live, hour-long webinar on innovations and emerging trends in U.S. Clearing on March 8 for over500 clients, the media and interested industry participants. The...

Digital Currency Revolution

Wirex Rolls Out ‘Buy Bitcoin With PayPal’ Feature In 37 Countries

Mar 22, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Digital Currency

Wirex, recently rebranded from E-Coin, has launched an easy and low-cost way to buy bitcoin through PayPal, the giant online payment system. This will enable Wirex users in more than 30 countries to use the E-Coin virtual...

Digital Currency Revolution

What To Expect From The Mankoff Company’s London Blockchain Event?

Mar 22, 2016 04:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain technology has become something that the FinTech community is currently betting on. Its potential to disrupt the conventional banking system is often discussed in media circles. More importantly, blockchain has...

Digital Currency Revolution

New Research Report Examines Global P2P Market

Mar 21, 2016 12:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency

ReportsnReports.com has added a new market research report, entitled P2P: The Disruptive Potential; New tools and technologies are changing the face of domestic and international payments, to the banking and financial...

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain Madness – Intercollegiate Blockchain Trivia Competition Kicks Off

Mar 21, 2016 11:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

One key factor that will ensure more and more expansion of digital currency ecosystem is, of course, education. A major section of population is either unaware of this ongoing digital revolution or often has limited or...

Digital Currency Revolution

Jaxx, ShapeShift Integration Offers Easiest Solution For Buying Ether with Bitcoin

Mar 21, 2016 10:26 am UTC| Digital Currency

Jaxx, a unified platform which provides wallet services for Bitcoin as well as Ethereum users, has integrated with crypto-currency exchange platform ShapeShift.io, which will allow users to buy Bitcoin and Ether directly...

Digital Currency Revolution

Eris Industries Partners With Ledger For Blockchain Hardware Security

Mar 21, 2016 09:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

Eris Industries, a leading platform provider for enterprise blockchain applications, has announced French startup Ledgeras its hardware security partner to improve security of critical workflows and protect its...

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