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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Why Stablecoins Are a Money Story, Not a Consumer Story
June 08, 2026

When assets are valuable, liabilities are too. And vice versa. That oversimplification is part of why it is so easy to forget what dollars are when they work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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HYPE ETFs Gain Traction as Bitcoin Market Cools
June 07, 2026

A little-known segment of the cryptocurrency world is reportedly attracting attention amid a market downturn. 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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Paymentology CTO Says Meta Program Shows Limits of Stablecoin Payouts
June 07, 2026

Meta announced in March it would begin offering stablecoin payouts to Colombian and Philippines-based creators. 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 World Braces for Failures as Bitcoin Falls Below $60K
June 07, 2026

Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 last week, its lowest price in two years. 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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This Week in Stablecoins: Ignoring the Crypto Market Rout
June 05, 2026

Cryptocurrency markets are bleeding again as bitcoin volatility returns. 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 this form,...

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Bank Regulators Push Stablecoin Rules While Warning on AI Risks
June 04, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee’s latest oversight hearing on prudential regulators on Thursday (June 4) marked a turning point. Stablecoins, artificial intelligence and digital payments are moving from experimental subjects to supervisory priorities. Regulators also argued that examination frameworks must refocus on material financial risk...

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PODCAST: Tempo’s Dan Romero on Crypto’s Barbell Economy
June 04, 2026

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Mastercard and Visa Back Stealth Stablecoin Platform
June 03, 2026

Mastercard, Stripe and Visa are among the backers of a stablecoin platform that will soon be introduced, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (June 3), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CLARITY Act Nears Senate Floor Ahead of Recess Deadline
June 02, 2026

The CLARITY Act (H.R.3633) has moved closer to consideration by the U.S. Senate. 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....