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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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...

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Treasury Calls for Programmable Financial Enforcement Across Crypto
April 22, 2026

Software has long been described as law in crypto. Now, the U.S. Treasury is calling the sector out on that core element of its identity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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MiCA Forces Crypto Firms to Get Licensed or Get Out
April 21, 2026

Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) was never designed to be subtle. Born as a sweeping attempt to impose order on a fast-moving, often opaque crypto sector, it put stablecoins squarely at the center of its ambitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Central Banks Say US Stablecoins Threaten Financial Integrity
April 20, 2026

Central bank officials are warning of potential threats from the increasing use of U.S. stablecoins for international payments. 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...

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Kelp DAO $293 Million Hack Largest DeFi Theft of 2026
April 19, 2026

Hackers have reportedly stolen nearly $300 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Kelp DAO. 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...