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Fed Sees Possible Path To ‘Direct Issuance’ Of Digital Dollars

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And as PYMNTS has previously reported , the Boston Federal Reserve has been working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore tech infrastructure. The Fed, of course, is hardly alone in mulling digital fiat currencies. As for the Fed, there’s no concrete decision yet to adopt such a currency, Mester said.

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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

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It all depends on how you look at it — and where you look, of course. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. And, of course, the crypto landscape extends well beyond bitcoin. Of course, it’ll take some time to get there if we do. It’s not about going to production.”.

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The Lures – And Challenges – Of Central Bank Digital Currencies

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Frameworks, of course, offer guideposts and at least some movement toward standardization. And we’re not talking about the myriad of cryptos that have popped up hither and yon, offered by private companies across what is still a Wild West for issuance (with no real set of security principles, yet) and scattered use cases.

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Australia Central Bank Sees No ‘Public Policy’ Case For CBDC (For Now)

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But: The bank is keeping an eye on the experiences and progress of other nations, and still is researching its own technological and “policy implications” of wholesale forms of CBDC. Separately, of course, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said that a test of a CBDC rests with small retail transactions — not large-volume transactions.

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Football Season To Kick Off New Payments Plays

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As new PYMNTS research documents, over the past year, 18 Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) arenas have deployed biometric solutions by CLEAR. For the 2019 NFL season – PYMNTS is based in Boston, so Go Pats! –

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The Buyers: Omnichannel Customer’s Impact On Retailers

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Connecting with consumers has seen a significant change over the course of the past few decades. Retailers are working hard to not only adjust but also enhance the approach to securing and maintaining sales. Retailers are working hard to not only adjust but also enhance the approach to securing and maintaining sales.

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Why The Dollars Are Actually The Greatest Show On Turf

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As PYMNTS is Boston-based, the company is, of course, excited to see Tom Brady take a shot at that sixth Super Bowl ring. Looking ahead, we see a cashless future for NFL fans, where events, including future Super Bowls, are digital — creating a more secure and seamless payment environment for fans and concessionaires alike.”.

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