Glossary

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Validators

Validators are participants in a blockchain network who verify incoming transactions. Used in proof-of-stake platforms...

Value at Risk

Measure of the risk of financial loss in an investment portfolio.

Value proposition

The promise of value of a product or service

Velocity Controls

Velocity Controls are settings that determine transaction thresholds for a specific merchant. This allows a...

Ventur capital

Funding provided to startups in the development stage by private investors or venture capital firms.

Venture capital

Venture capital (VC) is an infusion of money provided to start-ups and small businesses that...

Verified by Visa

When a Visa Card is employed online for purchase in an e-commerce website, the Verified...

Virtual banking

Online banking services that allow customers to manage their checking accounts without visiting a physical...

Virtual Card

An electronic card that doesn’t physically exist, but offers users with 24/7 access to online,...

Virtual currency

Digital currency that uses cryptography for security and transaction verification.

Volatility

Measure of the change in prices of a financial asset over time.