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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Binance Brings Stock and ETF Trading to Its Crypto Platform
June 01, 2026

Binance is moving beyond cryptocurrency to allow users to trade stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 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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ECB Board Member Says Stablecoins Threaten Financial Stability
June 01, 2026

Another European Central Bank official issued a stablecoin-related warning, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (May 31). 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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77% of CFOs Cite Crypto Compliance Uncertainty
June 01, 2026

For middle-market chief financial officers, the promise of faster payments is not enough to move digital assets into the finance stack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bank of England Economist Sees Tokenized Deposits Supplanting Stablecoins
May 31, 2026

A Bank of England economist says stablecoins’ popularity could soon wane, supplanted by tokenized deposits. 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 Gov. Waller Champions Stablecoins and Dismisses CBDCs
May 31, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is promoting stablecoin usage while blasting central bank digital currencies. 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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Stablecoin Settlement Is Here, but Seamless Off-Chain Money Movement Is Not
May 29, 2026

The stablecoin industry has spent years trying to prove one thing above all else: that blockchain-based money can move faster, cheaper and more efficiently than the financial infrastructure it hopes to replace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cash App Rolls Out Stablecoin Payments
May 28, 2026

Cash App is rolling out its stablecoin payment feature. 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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‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Sees a Digital Dollar Built for Machines, Not Humans
May 28, 2026

Explore more conversations like this From the Block. 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...

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United Texas Bank Becomes Nationally Chartered to Serve Crypto Industry
May 27, 2026

United Texas Bank aims to become the bridge between the cryptocurrency industry and traditional financial institutions now that it secured approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to become a nationally chartered bank, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (May 27). Get the Full...