Can digital currency replace the cash system?

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Central banks and many companies are rushing to develop their own digital currencies. Why are they doing it? What are the risks? And how might it upend our relationship with money? Ed Butler speaks to Jay Joe, who runs a company providing some of the tech behind the Bahamas’ new ...  Show more

There are many different types of virtual money these days, among them cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin, which are largely unregulated. Now more and more governments around the world are getting on board with the concept of their own official, regulated digita ...  Show more

This episode is sponsored by EY. Join Michael Casey and Sheila Warren on this episode of “Money Reimagined,” as they delve into the multifaceted world of digital money and explore the intricate dynamics that shape its scene with Head of Policy and Government Relations Riccardo R ...  Show more

The Bank of England and the UK Treasury are moving forward with a plan to launch a digital currency. It’s being called the CBDC, or Central Bank Digital Currency, dubbed (or nicknamed) 'Britcoin.'The action is part of a global effort to stay ahead of various new currency options ...  Show more