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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This Week in Stablecoins: Ignoring the Crypto Market Rout
June 05, 2026

Cryptocurrency markets are bleeding again as bitcoin volatility returns. 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,...

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Bank Regulators Push Stablecoin Rules While Warning on AI Risks
June 04, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee’s latest oversight hearing on prudential regulators on Thursday (June 4) marked a turning point. Stablecoins, artificial intelligence and digital payments are moving from experimental subjects to supervisory priorities. Regulators also argued that examination frameworks must refocus on material financial risk...

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PODCAST: Tempo’s Dan Romero on Crypto’s Barbell Economy
June 04, 2026

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Mastercard and Visa Back Stealth Stablecoin Platform
June 03, 2026

Mastercard, Stripe and Visa are among the backers of a stablecoin platform that will soon be introduced, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (June 3), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CLARITY Act Nears Senate Floor Ahead of Recess Deadline
June 02, 2026

The CLARITY Act (H.R.3633) has moved closer to consideration by the U.S. Senate. 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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Stablecoins Have a Money Market Fund Problem
June 02, 2026

The technological novelty defense has a shelf life. For stablecoins, it’s expiring. 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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MoneyGram Debuts MGUSD Stablecoin to Expand Blockchain Payments
June 02, 2026

MoneyGram has launched its own stablecoin as it builds its blockchain payments infrastructure.  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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Who Is Who in the Banks vs. Stablecoin-Yield Battle
June 01, 2026

The stablecoin debate is no longer primarily about crypto. It is about banking power. And if the back-and-forth over the weekend between Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase is any indication, it may not even be much of a debate anymore. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Minnesota Financial Institutions Gain Crypto Custody Powers Starting Aug. 1
June 01, 2026

Minnesota will start allowing banks and credit unions to offer and perform certain virtual currency custody services on Aug. 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....