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IMF Says Universal Central Bank Digital Currency Could Reshape Future of Global Payments

The IMF says a universally-accepted central bank digital currency (CBDC) could radically transform the status quo of the global payments…

December 17, 2020

IBM Building -459 Fahrenheit Fridge to House World’s Largest Quantum Computer

IBM is designing a massive "super-fridge" with the idea that it could house a record-setting quantum computing system. Codenamed "Goldeneye,"…

December 15, 2020

Raoul Pal Names Five Profitable Alternative Investments Outside of the Stock Market

Real Vision co-founders Raoul Pal and Damian Horner are exploring five investments outside of the traditional stock market that could…

December 14, 2020

Spotify Considering Embrace of Crypto Assets for Payments

A new job opening shows the streaming giant Spotify is exploring whether to support crypto assets for payments. Spotify is…

December 4, 2020

Visa Partners With Crypto Startup Circle, Will Allow Credit Card Issuers to Use Stablecoin USDC for Payments

Visa is partnering with US Dollar Coin (USDC) issuer Circle Internet Financial to integrate USDC payment methods with Visa credit…

December 3, 2020

Saudi Arabia and UAE Declare Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot Success

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) say a dual Saudi and…

December 3, 2020

China’s President Urges World Leaders to Support Central Bank Digital Currencies

President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, is urging G20 nations to support the emergence of central bank…

November 22, 2020

Google Enters Digital Banking Era With Launch of New ‘Plex’ Service

Google is teaming up with Citi to roll out the new Plex service, which offers online checking and savings accounts…

November 21, 2020

Airbnb Says Ability to Adapt to Crypto Assets and Emerging Technologies May Be Crucial to Future Success

Rental giant Airbnb is highlighting cryptocurrency and blockchain as two emerging technologies that could be crucial to the company's success…

November 18, 2020

Banks That Don’t Enter Bitcoin and Crypto Industry Will Be Left in the Dust, Says Paxful CEO Ray Youssef

Paxful CEO and co-founder Ray Youssef says banks will have to support cryptocurrency if they want to remain relevant in…

November 5, 2020