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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Geoswift and SKUx Debut Programmable Stablecoin Commerce Network
June 29, 2026

Payments companies Geoswift and SKUx are teaming to launch a programmable stablecoin commerce 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...

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Strategy Valuation Drop Threatens Key Bitcoin Funding Engine
June 28, 2026

Bitcoin’s largest corporate buyer, bitcoin treasury company Strategy, saw a valuation metric drop below a key threshold Friday (June 26), Bloomberg reported Friday. 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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This Week in Stablecoins: Building Toward T+0 Settlement
June 26, 2026

Stablecoins entered 2026 with an ambitious narrative around disrupting card networks, replacing traditional payment rails and fundamentally reshaping consumer commerce. 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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Crypto Insiders Say Daily Senate Meetings Keep CLARITY Act Alive
June 25, 2026

With time running out to strike a deal on cryptocurrency legislation, U.S. senators remain divided on several issues, Semafor reported Thursday (June 25). 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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Ethereum Doesn’t Know What It’s Supposed to Be Anymore
June 24, 2026

Every industry has its defining rivalry. McDonald’s and Burger King; Walmart and Amazon; Microsoft and Apple. In digital assets, that rivalry was bitcoin and ethereum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000 as Retail Traders Flee to AI Stocks
June 24, 2026

The price of bitcoin dropped below $60,000 Wednesday (June 24), marking its first dip below that level since the beginning of June. 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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Binance Pledges to Remain in EU Following License Troubles
June 24, 2026

Cryptocurrency platform Binance reportedly has no plans to leave Europe following recent licensing issues. 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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Crypto Stopped Fighting Banks and Started Copying Them
June 23, 2026

The most consequential developments in blockchain finance today are no longer happening at the edges of the financial system. They are happening at its core. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ripple Gets Preliminary OK for EU Crypto Asset Service Provider License
June 23, 2026

Blockchain company Ripple says it is closer to securing a new cryptocurrency-related license in Europe. 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....