The notion of a digital dollar for the United States has been increasingly in the news over the last month. Research into a potential Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) was called for by an executive order from President Biden in March, and it’s easy to see why: between efforts abroad from China to make moves in the space, to the increasing adoption rate of cryptocurrencies and other faster payments technologies, it’s clear to see that the technology has caught up to the vision, and implementation could offer significant advantages. However, not everyone thinks that a Federal Reserve-backed digital currency is

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Stuart Sopp is the CEO and Founder of Current, one of the fastest-growing digital banks in the country. But what is most interesting is how he built this bank, thinking about the crypto opportunity every step of the way.

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Proposed product would invest in the public, privately placed or restricted securities of companies involved in “disruptive innovation,” including blockchain companies and bitcoin

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The Biden Administration is reportedly planning a sweeping executive order aimed at the crypto industry. According to a report from Barron’s, President Biden will issue a memorandum that assigns certain government bodies to research and create a regulatory framework for crypto, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and stablecoins. A source familiar with the situation said: “This is […]

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