Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Launches Digital Wallet and Identity Technology
July 24, 2023

In an ambitious undertaking to provide universal access to cryptocurrency, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has rolled out services Worldcoin, a revolutionary crypo project aimed at providing a complete global financial platform. According to Reuters, Altman and co-founder Alex Blania, CEO of Tools for...

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Decentralized Crypto Platforms Still Waiting on Their Golden Age
July 23, 2023

Decentralized cryptocurrency platforms have seen their spot trading volumes plummet in the last year. 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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Coinbase Begins Closing Borrow to Prioritize Other Offerings
July 21, 2023

Coinbase has begun closing Borrow, which allowed customers to borrow using bitcoin as collateral. 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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Report: CoinDesk to Change Hands in $125 Million Deal
July 20, 2023

A syndicate of investors is reportedly poised to take control of cryptocurrency-focused media company CoinDesk. 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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Kuwait Imposes ‘Absolute Prohibition’ on Crypto Payments
July 20, 2023

Kuwait has outlawed the use of cryptocurrency in payments or investments to prevent money laundering. 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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Nasdaq Halts Plans for US Digital Asset Custodian Business
July 19, 2023

Nasdaq has halted its planned launch of a U.S. digital asset custodian business, citing the shifting business and regulatory environment. 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...

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Binance Market Share Drops Amid Regulatory Pressure and Fee Changes
July 18, 2023

Binance has reportedly taken a hit in its share of the global cryptocurrency spot market. 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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SEC Chair Expresses Disappointment in Ripple Labs Ruling
July 17, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reportedly said the agency is “disappointed” in last week’s court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs. 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 Optimistic About US Banks Adopting XRP
July 17, 2023

Ripple is reportedly optimistic about the prospect of financial institutions being interested in using its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) product, which utilizes XRP for money transfers, in the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...