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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Mastercard Adds Crypto License as Stablecoin Oversight Expands
May 27, 2026

Stablecoins brought U.S. dollar-equivalents to users outside of the U.S. regulatory system. Now, the cryptocurrency and FinTech industries want to bring those same digital dollars inside the system. Using the same blockchains as they do on the outside. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SoFi Makes Stablecoin Available to Its 14.7 Million Members
May 27, 2026

SoFi Technologies’ bank-issued, U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin SoFiUSD is now available for SoFi members to buy, sell, hold and convert directly within the SoFi app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Coinbase Automates Crypto Investing via Upgraded Direct Deposit
May 26, 2026

Coinbase has introduced a “new and improved” Direct Deposit feature for its U.S. customers. 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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Tether Aims to Help Georgia Launch National Stablecoin
May 25, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Tether is working with the nation of Georgia to launch a national 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,...

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Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulation in the US
May 25, 2026

Two years ago, the defining feature of U.S. crypto regulation was its uncertainty. Regulators relied heavily on enforcement rather than formal rulemaking, leaving companies to interpret legal boundaries retroactively through lawsuits and settlements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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OpenAI and MoonPay Let ChatGPT Users Buy Crypto Without Leaving Chats
May 22, 2026

Crypto payments company MoonPay is now live in ChatGPT’s App Store. 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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Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
May 21, 2026

The EU’s landmark crypto framework is entering its first recalibration phase, barely two years after implementation began. 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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EU Reconsiders MiCA Regulation as Crypto Evolves
May 20, 2026

European regulators want to know if their 2024 cryptocurrency regulations still apply to the 2026 crypto landscape. 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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Tether Buys Out SoftBank’s Stake in Joint Crypto Investment Firm
May 20, 2026

Tether has purchased SoftBank’s stake in their shared venture, crypto investment company Twenty One Capital. 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,...