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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Inside the Race to Bring Stablecoins to the Checkout Counter
April 28, 2026

The winners in crypto payments may not be the most innovative, but the least disruptive. 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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Fidelity Report Signals Digital Asset Recovery
April 27, 2026

The digital assets market may be about to stabilize, Fidelity Digital Assets said in a report published Monday (April 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Prediction Markets Plot Move Into Crypto Perpetual Futures
April 27, 2026

If Kalshi and Polymarket begin offering crypto perpetual futures, they will be entering one of the biggest and riskiest parts of crypto trading, CNBC reported Monday (April 27). 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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President Trump Warns Banking Sector Against Halting CLARITY Act
April 26, 2026

President Donald Trump is warning bankers not to hold up new 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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The Privacy Problem Institutions Can’t Ignore in Stablecoins
April 24, 2026

The internet had native formats for video, audio and files. It did not have one for money. Stablecoins changed that. They represent the equivalent of internet-native dollars that move like MP3s and are accessible on any internet-connected device, worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FASB Wants Companies to Reveal Stablecoin Holdings
April 23, 2026

The Financial Accounting Standards Board reportedly wants businesses to disclose their stablecoin holdings. 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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BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk
April 23, 2026

A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. 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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100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
April 23, 2026

Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto 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,...

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Crypto Payments Are Back. Will Merchants Actually Care This Time?
April 22, 2026

Crypto means a lot of things to merchants and payment service providers (PSPs). But for the first time, it might actually mean opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...