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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Stablecoin Settlement Is Here, but Seamless Off-Chain Money Movement Is Not
May 29, 2026

The stablecoin industry has spent years trying to prove one thing above all else: that blockchain-based money can move faster, cheaper and more efficiently than the financial infrastructure it hopes to replace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cash App Rolls Out Stablecoin Payments
May 28, 2026

Cash App is rolling out its stablecoin payment feature. 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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‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Sees a Digital Dollar Built for Machines, Not Humans
May 28, 2026

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United Texas Bank Becomes Nationally Chartered to Serve Crypto Industry
May 27, 2026

United Texas Bank aims to become the bridge between the cryptocurrency industry and traditional financial institutions now that it secured approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to become a nationally chartered bank, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (May 27). Get the Full...

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Mastercard Adds Crypto License as Stablecoin Oversight Expands
May 27, 2026

Stablecoins brought U.S. dollar-equivalents to users outside of the U.S. regulatory system. Now, the cryptocurrency and FinTech industries want to bring those same digital dollars inside the system. Using the same blockchains as they do on the outside. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SoFi Makes Stablecoin Available to Its 14.7 Million Members
May 27, 2026

SoFi Technologies’ bank-issued, U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin SoFiUSD is now available for SoFi members to buy, sell, hold and convert directly within the SoFi app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Coinbase Automates Crypto Investing via Upgraded Direct Deposit
May 26, 2026

Coinbase has introduced a “new and improved” Direct Deposit feature for its U.S. customers. 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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Tether Aims to Help Georgia Launch National Stablecoin
May 25, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Tether is working with the nation of Georgia to launch a national stablecoin. 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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Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulation in the US
May 25, 2026

Two years ago, the defining feature of U.S. crypto regulation was its uncertainty. Regulators relied heavily on enforcement rather than formal rulemaking, leaving companies to interpret legal boundaries retroactively through lawsuits and settlements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...