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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New CLARITY Draft Puts Stablecoin Yield in the Crosshairs
March 25, 2026

What’s a crypto market without volatility, anyway? 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. By completing this form, you agree...

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Tether Taps Big Four Accounting Firm for Inaugural Audit
March 25, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it has engaged a “Big Four” accounting firm for its inaugural audit. 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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Circle and Sasai Explore USDC Stablecoin Applications Across Africa
March 24, 2026

Circle Internet Group and Sasai Fintech, a pan-African digital payments solution provider, have partnered to explore applications for Circle’s USDC stablecoin across Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Middle Market Firms Limit Crypto Use to Payments, Not Treasury
March 23, 2026

Middle market firms have spent the past several years widening their use of faster payments, embedded finance tools and data-driven treasury systems, yet digital assets remain outside that progression rather than part of it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Brazil Finance Chief Delays Controversial Crypto Tax as Election Nears
March 23, 2026

Brazil’s new finance minister, Dario Durigan, plans to postpone new rules on crypto taxation, Reuters reported Friday (March 20). 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...

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Senators Say CLARITY Act Impasse Closer to Breaking
March 22, 2026

Lawmakers have reportedly made some progress on the cryptocurrency-focused CLARITY Act after weeks of impasse. 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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Bitcoin Dips Under $69K Amid War and Regulatory Worries
March 22, 2026

The war in Iran and policy battles in Washington continue to hinder cryptocurrency prices. 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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Crypto Companies Make Huge Job Cuts and Embrace AI
March 22, 2026

A wave of recent layoffs has eliminated hundreds of jobs within the cryptocurrency industry. 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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Crypto.com’s AI Campaign Triggers 12% Cut to Staff
March 19, 2026

Crypto.com is cutting around 12% of its workforce as it concentrates more on AI. 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....