Currency

Jun
16

Little need for a centrally managed digital currency in markets like Australia: RBA

What additional purpose would a centrally managed digital currency serve that electronic money from financial institutions is not already serving?

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Jun
12

Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear

Coronavirus is accelerating the development of central bank digital currencies as it has prompted millions of people to turn to cashless payments.

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Jun
10

Australians, New Zealanders can now use Bitcoin in vending machines

Vending machines operated by major Asia-Pacific soft-drink bottler and distributor Coca-Cola Amatil will now be accepting payments in crypto.

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Jun
04

Coronavirus has fast-tracked our journey to a cashless future, but will cash disappear altogether?

When did so many Australians fall out of love with cash? A recent survey of consumer payment behaviour from the RBA suggests it’s been a long time coming.

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Jun
03

China’s digital currency could challenge Bitcoin and even the dollar

China has begun a pilot program for an official digital version of its currency—with the likelihood of a bigger test at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.

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May
28

Award-winning PrimeXBT platform reportedly grows operations in Australia

Award winning trading platform PrimeXBT appears to be on an aggressive expansion into Australia – its next stop on its tour of global domination.

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May
27

Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet to Novi

Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi.

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May
21

Visa seeks patent on its ‘digital fiat currency’ project

Visa has filed an application for a patent on its digital fiat currency project – a system that will convert fiat currencies into digital currencies.

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