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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British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product
June 17, 2026

U.K. neobank Plasma has launched what it calls its flagship stablecoin banking product. 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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23% of CFOs See Stablecoins Gaining Ground
June 17, 2026

Stablecoins may be finding their lane with chief financial officers, not as a financial revolution, but as a controlled way to move money through more familiar banking channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Binance Vows EU Commitment as License Application Faces Rejection
June 16, 2026

Binance remains committed to securing a license so that its cryptocurrency exchange can continue operating in the European Union (EU), the company said in a Tuesday (June 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Wyoming’s State Stablecoin Becomes Ground Zero for Crypto Debate
June 16, 2026

Wyoming has become the first state in the U.S. to launch its own 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, PYMNTS...

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July 1 MiCA Deadline Threatens Thousands of European Crypto Firms
June 15, 2026

Crypto exchanges and users are set to be impacted by the July 1 deadline for compliance with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The 4 Biggest Problems Banks Have With Stablecoins
June 15, 2026

There’s a battle brewing over blockchain finance. 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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Crypto Experts Tell PYMNTS Where Digital Assets Go Next
June 12, 2026

There’s something rare happening across the digital asset landscape: it’s quiet. 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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FDIC Stablecoin Rulemaking Shows Differences on Fees and Deposits
June 11, 2026

Regulating new technology has never been as easy as it is necessary. 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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Lawmakers Move to Create Federal Task Force Against Crypto Theft
June 11, 2026

A bill introduced Thursday (June 11) in the U.S. House would create a federal task force to combat crypto theft and support victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...