electronic cash

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But Back told the BBC on X: "I'm not satoshi, but I was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

If the Fed were to make its own digital currency, it would essentially be electronic cash backed by the central bank and would not replace other forms of money outright.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023

A central bank digital retail currency would, basically, be electronic cash.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Nakamoto aimed to create a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system” detailed in a whitepaper in 2008.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021

They are a complete replacement for notes and coins, also differing from electronic cash used to pay with cards or PayPal, which is merely a representation of physical money.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2020