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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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,...

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Fed Report Shows Crypto Still Has an Everyday Use Problem
May 20, 2026

A decade into the crypto experiment, digital assets today still function primarily as an investment vehicle, not as money. 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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FIs and Front-Line Teams Must Prepare for Crypto Questions
May 20, 2026

For credit unions and financial institutions in general, cryptocurrency and stablecoin strategies may be hatched in the executive suite, but success might hinge at the branch counter and in the online chat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Wins Support From Three Dozen Banks
May 20, 2026

Euro-pegged stablecoin project Qivalis has reportedly picked up the support of 25 new banks. 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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Merchants Eye Back-End Costs as Crypto Cards Push Into Checkout
May 19, 2026

The payments industry has become remarkably good at masking complexity from consumers. But merchants do not operate on the front end. Their concerns live in the back office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Revolut Launches Physical Crypto Debit Card Amid Rising Transaction Volume
May 18, 2026

Revolut unveiled Monday (May 18) its first physical cryptocurrency debit card, a move that follows a notable increase in industry-wide card usage and transaction volumes. According to reporting and data from The Block, daily crypto card transactions have trended upward since last year, recently exceeding...

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Stripe-Backed Tempo Expands Into Lending With Morpho Integration
May 18, 2026

Tempo is expanding its push into institutional stablecoin infrastructure by adding decentralized lending and yield capabilities to its blockchain. 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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Hormuz Disruption Opens New Test for Crypto in Global Trade
May 18, 2026

There are few economic bottlenecks more consequential than the Strait of Hormuz. 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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Bitcoin Depot Shutters as Crypto ATMs Face More Scrutiny
May 18, 2026

Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest operator of cryptocurrency ATMs, is shutting down after declaring bankruptcy, according to a Monday (May 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...