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Virtual Currencies News
A virtual currency is an unregulated currency that is stored in and exchanged across networks, software and apps specifically designed for it. Virtual currency’s value is mainly influenced by the sentiment of market participants.
There are many types of virtual currencies, and they can be categorized as centralized or decentralized. Centralized virtual currencies are those made by governments or entities that fully control the ecosystem and the economy. For instance, the form of centralized digital currency known as central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the XRP cryptocurrency are centralized virtual currencies.
On the other hand, a decentralized currency mainly refers to cryptocurrencies that lack a central administrator or third-party intermediary. Instead, the transactions of a decentralized virtual currency are authenticated by a distributed system called a blockchain network. For example, Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dai are decentralized blockchain systems allowing more transparency between parties over the peer-to-peer network.
FIFA Points is an example of gaming currencies and is a virtual currency used in the FIFA Ultimate Team game mode of FIFA video games to buy FUT Packs and FUT Draft tickets and to trade players. Similarly, flight points such as air miles can be a form of virtual currency that may be used to pay for flights and travel-related extras. Additionally, gambling tokens used in the place of money for coin-operated arcade games, which generally have no value outside the slot machines, may also be considered virtual currencies. So, not all virtual currencies are cryptocurrencies, but all cryptocurrencies are digital currencies.
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Bitpanda has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA, paving the way for its entry into UAE’s growing crypto market and advancing its global expansion strategy.
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Consumers fall prey to many deceptive practices when buying and using in-game currencies in video games, claims BEUC.
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The BitLicense just got a little tougher with new mandatory standards for treating customers right.
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The bill complements one already on the governor’s desk that regulates digital assets owned by individuals.
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The Backpack crypto wallet has bagged operational licenses across several jurisdictions worldwide over the past five months, according to the company announcement.
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The rock band Queen and big bank HSBC eye up the metaverse while Yuga Labs launched the next iteration of its NFT gaming saga.
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The two central banks are aiming to align their financial service sectors and said both share “many complementary strengths.”
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Flatcoins need to provide a more stable and decentralized alternative to traditional currencies — otherwise, they’re nothing but investment vehicles.
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The manuscript is part of a larger series of physical and digital items related to the famous book.
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Regulators in Hong Kong plan for the addition of personnel to “better supervise” the activities of local virtual asset providers.
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By allowing virtual banks, Thailand seeks to boost competition and economic growth.
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Starting in 2023, the companies will have to obtain a new type of license to operate with crypto in the state.
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The new legislation will bring a licensing regime for the virtual asset service providers requiring them to pass strict AML and money laundering guidelines.
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Those looking to earn passive income in the metaverse have several available options, but how profitable and durable these are isn’t yet clear.
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