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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Banks Adopt AI and Stablecoins Faster Than Compliance Can Keep Up
August 26, 2026

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Stablecoin KYC Debate Moves to Exchanges and Wallets
August 24, 2026

A stablecoin may pass through several wallets and intermediaries before someone tries to turn it back into dollars. Federal regulators now have to decide which of those relationships requires someone to know who’s on the other side, and when. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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SEC Rulemaking Is Giving Corporate Finance a New Crypto Hurdle Rate
August 24, 2026

Cryptocurrency’s biggest enterprise problem isn’t its volatility and unpredictable returns. It’s that the risk of digital assets, spanning both the balance sheet and the compliance and regulatory arena, is difficult to calculate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows
August 23, 2026

Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. 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...

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BitMart Rethinks Shutdown of Its Crypto Exchange
August 23, 2026

Last month, cryptocurrency exchange BitMart announced plans to wind down its operations. 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...

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This Week in Stablecoins: Crypto That Never Touches the Customer
August 21, 2026

Stablecoins five years ago represented a new form of money looking for a reason to exist. This week offered a different picture. The reason for stablecoins as a cash alternative is emerging precisely as the technology itself becomes harder to see. Get the Full Story...

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CFTC Readies Own Crypto Market Rules as Congress Stalls CLARITY Act
August 20, 2026

If Congress doesn’t pass the CLARITY Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will use its existing authorities to begin establishing a crypto asset market regime, CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig said Thursday (Aug. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Grayscale Sees SEC Proposal Unleashing New Wave of US Token Offerings
August 20, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, which the regulator announced Tuesday (Aug. 18), could facilitate token-based fundraising in the United States, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said in an article published Wednesday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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X Weighs Paying Influencers and Creators in Stablecoins
August 20, 2026

Social media platform X is reportedly exploring the use of stablecoins to pay influencers. 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...