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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Stablecoins Have a Money Market Fund Problem
June 02, 2026

The technological novelty defense has a shelf life. For stablecoins, it’s expiring. 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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MoneyGram Debuts MGUSD Stablecoin to Expand Blockchain Payments
June 02, 2026

MoneyGram has launched its own stablecoin as it builds its blockchain payments infrastructure.  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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Who Is Who in the Banks vs. Stablecoin-Yield Battle
June 01, 2026

The stablecoin debate is no longer primarily about crypto. It is about banking power. And if the back-and-forth over the weekend between Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase is any indication, it may not even be much of a debate anymore. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Minnesota Financial Institutions Gain Crypto Custody Powers Starting Aug. 1
June 01, 2026

Minnesota will start allowing banks and credit unions to offer and perform certain virtual currency custody services on Aug. 1. 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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Binance Brings Stock and ETF Trading to Its Crypto Platform
June 01, 2026

Binance is moving beyond cryptocurrency to allow users to trade stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 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...

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ECB Board Member Says Stablecoins Threaten Financial Stability
June 01, 2026

Another European Central Bank official issued a stablecoin-related warning, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (May 31). 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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77% of CFOs Cite Crypto Compliance Uncertainty
June 01, 2026

For middle-market chief financial officers, the promise of faster payments is not enough to move digital assets into the finance stack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bank of England Economist Sees Tokenized Deposits Supplanting Stablecoins
May 31, 2026

A Bank of England economist says stablecoins’ popularity could soon wane, supplanted by tokenized deposits. 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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Fed Gov. Waller Champions Stablecoins and Dismisses CBDCs
May 31, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is promoting stablecoin usage while blasting central bank digital currencies. 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,...