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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Coinbase Enables Businesses to Get Paid by AI Agents
August 11, 2026

The Coinbase Business suite now allows businesses to get paid by artificial intelligence agents, Coinbase said in a Tuesday (Aug. 11) blog post. 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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Thredd Helps Cashi Turn Stablecoins Into Everyday Money
August 11, 2026

Stablecoins do not have an acceptance problem in the conventional sense. They have an interoperability problem. 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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UK Lawmakers Accuse Banks of Hindering Crypto Sector’s Growth
August 11, 2026

Some British lawmakers say the country’s banks are impeding the cryptocurrency sector’s growth. 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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71% of Stablecoin Holders Would Spend Them With a Debit Card
August 11, 2026

Digital assets may be winning consumers’ attention, but a 14-percentage-point gap shows they haven’t yet won the checkout. 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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Crypto Stocks Suffer as Investors Send AI Soaring
August 10, 2026

“I felt a bit like a cave man who found fire,” Switzerland-based investor Daniel Koss said of his shift from investing in cryptocurrency to putting his money into artificial intelligence (AI), The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Aug. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Senate Hands Crypto Industry a Sept. 15 Deadline
August 10, 2026

The CLARITY Act’s chances are fading after the Senate left for its five-week August recess without having voted on the digital asset legislation, Reuters reported Monday (Aug. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Coinbase CEO Says Crypto Has Improved Financial Inclusion
August 10, 2026

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a Sunday (Aug. 9) post on X: “Crypto doesn’t get enough credit for the financial access it’s already unlocked for the world.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Coinsbuy Hack Latest in $972 Million Crypto Theft Spree
August 10, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsbuy reportedly lost more than $8 million in a weekend attack. 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...

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Bitcoin ETFs Enjoy Stronger Inflows Following Crypto Hack
August 10, 2026

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are reportedly seeking stronger inflows following a recent crypto hack. 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...