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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Kraken Debuts Debit Card to Let Customers Pay in Crypto
July 13, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has introduced a debit card for British and European Economic Area 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 Today....

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The Stablecoin Speed Pitch Just Met SEPA In Europe
July 13, 2026

Stablecoin advocates have argued that blockchain networks can and will solve problems traditional banking never could. Payments would settle in seconds instead of days. Businesses would no longer wait for banks to reopen after weekends or holidays. Cross-border transfers would rely less on correspondent banking...

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Stablecoin Market Cap Suffers Biggest Decline in 4 Years
July 12, 2026

The stablecoin market saw its largest decline in nearly four years last month. 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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Circle Wins Final OCC Approval for Bank Charter
July 10, 2026

Internet financial platform Circle Internet Group has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank, the company said in a Friday (July 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Robinhood’s Memecoin Boom Shows Crypto’s Retail Market Is No Joke
July 09, 2026

The easiest way to misunderstand memecoins is to take the joke too seriously. The second-easiest way is not to take the market seriously enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Banks Turn Stablecoin Safety Into a Selling Point
July 09, 2026

Stablecoins have drawn attention for how they move money. Custody may prove to be the business that help solidify banks’ positioning in the institutional market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Sony Gets Conditional OK for US-Based Stablecoin Bank
July 09, 2026

Sony Bank has received conditional approval to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin bank. 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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Nium Acquires Cypher to Bridge Fiat and Crypto
July 08, 2026

Nium has acquired Cypher to further develop Nium as the core infrastructure layer for compliant money movement and value exchange that bridges fiat and digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Crypto Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Deadline
July 08, 2026

CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. 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...