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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Bitcoin Crosses $100K Threshold on News of Trump’s SEC Pick
December 05, 2024

Bitcoin’s price has exceeded $100,000 for the first time, a milestone for the digital currency. 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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This Week in Web3: A Crypto-Friendly SEC, Stablecoins, and Payments 
December 04, 2024

Cryptocurrency may have started as a rebel yell against traditional finance, but its future is increasingly converging with it. 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...

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Crypto.com Teams With Mastercard for Gulf States Card Program 
December 04, 2024

Crypto.com says it has obtained a license letting it issue cards on Mastercard’s network. 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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Coinbase Upgrades Subscription Program and Launches Premium Tier
December 04, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has upgraded its Coinbase One subscription program and launched a new tier called Coinbase One Premium. 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...

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Brazil Considers Banning Stablecoin Withdrawals to Self-Custodial Wallets
December 02, 2024

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) reportedly aims to prevent centralized exchanges from allowing their users to withdraw stablecoins to self-custodial wallets. 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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Orbital Debuts Dashboard to Track Stablecoin Payment Trends
December 02, 2024

Blockchain-based payments solutions company Orbital has announced the launch of its Stablecoin Payments Dashboard. 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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Coinbase Integrates Apple Pay Into Crypto Onboarding Solution
December 02, 2024

Coinbase has integrated Apple Pay as a payment method for Coinbase Onramp, its tool for building onramps into existing apps for fiat-to-crypto purchases. 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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BitGo Debuts Platform for Retail Cryptocurrency Customers
December 02, 2024

Digital assets solutions provider BitGo has debuted a dedicated retail platform. 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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Crypto Boom Still Has Retail Investors ‘Sitting on Sidelines’
December 01, 2024

There are a lot of eyes on the cryptocurrency market these days amid its latest boom. 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...