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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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...

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OpenAI and MoonPay Let ChatGPT Users Buy Crypto Without Leaving Chats
May 22, 2026

Crypto payments company MoonPay is now live in ChatGPT’s App Store. 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, you agree...

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Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
May 21, 2026

The EU’s landmark crypto framework is entering its first recalibration phase, barely two years after implementation began. 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...

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EU Reconsiders MiCA Regulation as Crypto Evolves
May 20, 2026

European regulators want to know if their 2024 cryptocurrency regulations still apply to the 2026 crypto landscape. 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...

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Tether Buys Out SoftBank’s Stake in Joint Crypto Investment Firm
May 20, 2026

Tether has purchased SoftBank’s stake in their shared venture, crypto investment company Twenty One Capital. 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 Report Shows Crypto Still Has an Everyday Use Problem
May 20, 2026

A decade into the crypto experiment, digital assets today still function primarily as an investment vehicle, not as money. 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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FIs and Front-Line Teams Must Prepare for Crypto Questions
May 20, 2026

For credit unions and financial institutions in general, cryptocurrency and stablecoin strategies may be hatched in the executive suite, but success might hinge at the branch counter and in the online chat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...