Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

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Bitcoin ETFs Enjoy Stronger Inflows Following Crypto Hack
August 10, 2026

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are reportedly seeking stronger inflows following a recent crypto hack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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More Than 100 Crypto Projects Have Folded in 2026
August 09, 2026

The first seven months of 2026 have been a rough period for cryptocurrency efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Brazil Tells Crypto Exchanges to Delay Overseas Transfers
August 09, 2026

Brazil’s new fraud-prevention rules require cryptocurrency exchanges to delay some overseas transfers by 24 hours. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Senate CLARITY Act Draft Seeks Stablecoin, DeFi Compromise
August 09, 2026

The U.S. Senate is reportedly inching closer to passing its long-delayed cryptocurrency legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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JPMorgan Says Regulated Exchanges Threaten Hyperliquid ETF Growth
August 06, 2026

The momentum Hyperliquid (HYPE) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had in May and June faded in July and early August, CoinDesk reported Thursday (Aug. 6), citing a report from JPMorgan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
August 06, 2026

Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations have reportedly given fraudsters a new pathway to scamming consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Banks Ask FDIC to Make Issuers Police Stablecoin Wallets
August 05, 2026

Proposed rulemaking by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. focuses on how payment stablecoin issuers should meet Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions obligations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Mastercard and Borderless.xyz Team on Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments
August 05, 2026

Mastercard launched a partnership with stablecoin infrastructure network Borderless.xyz, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 5) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Samsung Pursues Digital Assets With Crypto Exchange Deal and Stablecoin Push
August 04, 2026

Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as a leader in stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the...