Cryptocurrency

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‘Decentralization Theater’ and the Myth of DeFi
September 08, 2022

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FTX Helps Raise Crypto Startup Mysten Labs Valuation to $2B
September 08, 2022

Cryptocurrency startup Mysten Labs has raised $300 million, bringing the valuation of the firm to more than $2 billion. 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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Integrating Crypto Payments Into the Merchant POS Demands Flexibility, Industry Savvy
September 08, 2022

Welcome to “The Merchants Guide to Accepting Crypto: The Questions to Ask,” a new PYMNTS series aimed at helping merchants big and small, online and in-store, who want to accept crypto payments figure out what they need to know to move ahead. Get the Full...

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No Rush On Crypto Guidance Due To Crashes, Officials Say 
September 07, 2022

A rush to add new crypto regulatory guidance has slowed down as trouble in the crypto space has made it a less urgent task, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Emerging Nations Woo Crypto With Economic Zones, Relaxed Rules
September 07, 2022

Binance is working with crypto-friendly Nigeria to create a digital economic zone aimed at enticing blockchain and cryptocurrency companies to set up shop in Africa’s largest country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Crypto: Vermont Regulator Alleges Celsius Hid Money Trouble; Luxury Resort Palazzo Versace Dubai...
September 07, 2022

The Board of Blockchain Australia has announced Laura Mercurio as its new CEO, a press release said. 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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GameStop, Crypto Exchange FTX Team on eCommerce
September 07, 2022

GameStop is partnering with crypto exchange FTX, in a move a press release Wednesday (Sept. 7) said will “introduce more GameStop customers to FTX’s community and its marketplaces for digital assets.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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OCC Head Reiterates Banking Regulators’ Cautious Approach to Crypto
September 07, 2022

Recent events have reinforced the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) position that lenders must ask permission before participating in the cryptocurrency industry and must show that such activity would be totally safe, the acting head of the agency reportedly said Wednesday (Sept....

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Crypto Regulation Weekly: Stablecoin Bill Stalls, Comptroller Won’t Back Down
September 07, 2022

Negotiations between two top congressional leaders to draft a stablecoin regulatory bill that could win passage this year have hit another roadblock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...