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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Senate Voted No on Taking Crypto Seriously. What About Wall Street?
September 15, 2026

Crypto spent years begging Washington for clear rules. On Tuesday (Sept. 15), Washington blinked. 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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ECB Invites Merchants to Help Shape Digital Euro
September 15, 2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) has called for online and mobile merchants to participate in a digital euro pilot, it said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Crypto’s Search for Clarity Runs Into the Real Economy
September 14, 2026

The cryptocurrency sector has for years called for regulatory clarity around digital asset markets in the U.S. 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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Republican Senators Expand Clarity Act Ethics Rules Ahead of Make-or-Break Vote
September 14, 2026

Three Republican Senators released a final draft of the Clarity Act Monday (Sept. 14), saying in a press release that the bill includes new ethics language and measures to prevent deposit flight tied to payment stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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77% Would Choose Their Existing Financial App for a Digital Asset Wallet
September 14, 2026

Digital assets may reach the checkout faster by asking consumers to change less about how they pay. 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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Ripple Looks to $13 Trillion Corporate Treasury Space for Stablecoin Growth
September 13, 2026

Ripple reportedly considers the corporate treasury space a $13 trillion opportunity for its stablecoin business. 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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European Financial Groups Warn EU Caps Will Stifle Tokenized Assets
September 11, 2026

The Association for the Development of Digital Assets (ADAN) and 27 partners across Europe are calling on European Union policymakers to authorize higher transaction volumes under the DLT Pilot Regime (DLTPR) within the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP), ADAN said in a...

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GENIUS Act Makes Banks Check AI Payments for Financial Crime
September 11, 2026

Traditional financial institutions and companies seeking permission to issue payment stablecoins are redesigning their compliance systems as regulators move to implement the GENIUS Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Senate Republicans Push Updated Crypto Bill as Clock Winds Down
September 10, 2026

Republican lawmakers circulated a new version of the Clarity Act on Thursday (Sept. 10), ahead of the Senate’s return from its recess next week, CoinDesk reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...