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.

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SEC Readies Updated Rule for Crypto Custody
August 26, 2026

Federal securities regulators issued a proposal on updated cryptocurrency custody rules for investment advisors. 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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Dallas Fed Warns Tokenized Deposits Could Trigger Bank Rate Wars
August 26, 2026

Widespread adoption of tokenized deposits could make it easier for depositors to move their funds to pursue higher interest rates and therefore require banks to raise their rates to remain competitive, two Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists wrote in a Tuesday (Aug. 25) blog post. Get the...

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Crypto Group Opposes KYC on Stablecoin Wallet Transfers
August 26, 2026

The Blockchain Association is urging federal regulators to preserve a boundary between regulated stablecoin issuers and the decentralized networks on which their tokens circulate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Revolut Debuts Euro-Pegged Stablecoin in 3 Countries
August 26, 2026

Revolut is launching a European stablecoin as the digital tokens move further into mainstream 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...

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Banks Adopt AI and Stablecoins Faster Than Compliance Can Keep Up
August 26, 2026

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Stablecoin KYC Debate Moves to Exchanges and Wallets
August 24, 2026

A stablecoin may pass through several wallets and intermediaries before someone tries to turn it back into dollars. Federal regulators now have to decide which of those relationships requires someone to know who’s on the other side, and when. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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SEC Rulemaking Is Giving Corporate Finance a New Crypto Hurdle Rate
August 24, 2026

Cryptocurrency’s biggest enterprise problem isn’t its volatility and unpredictable returns. It’s that the risk of digital assets, spanning both the balance sheet and the compliance and regulatory arena, is difficult to calculate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows
August 23, 2026

Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. 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...

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BitMart Rethinks Shutdown of Its Crypto Exchange
August 23, 2026

Last month, cryptocurrency exchange BitMart announced plans to wind down its operations. 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...