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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President Trump Warns Banking Sector Against Halting CLARITY Act
April 26, 2026

President Donald Trump is warning bankers not to hold up new cryptocurrency legislation. 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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The Privacy Problem Institutions Can’t Ignore in Stablecoins
April 24, 2026

The internet had native formats for video, audio and files. It did not have one for money. Stablecoins changed that. They represent internet-native dollars that move like MP3s and work on any internet-connected device, worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FASB Wants Companies to Reveal Stablecoin Holdings
April 23, 2026

The Financial Accounting Standards Board reportedly wants businesses to disclose their stablecoin holdings. 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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BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk
April 23, 2026

A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. 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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100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
April 23, 2026

Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto legislation. 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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Crypto Payments Are Back. Will Merchants Actually Care This Time?
April 22, 2026

Crypto means a lot of things to merchants and payment service providers (PSPs). But for the first time, it might actually mean opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Treasury Calls for Programmable Financial Enforcement Across Crypto
April 22, 2026

Software has long been described as law in crypto. Now, the U.S. Treasury is calling the sector out on that core element of its identity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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MiCA Forces Crypto Firms to Get Licensed or Get Out
April 21, 2026

Two targeted fixes: convert passive voice constructions to active, and weave in more transition words. Here’s the revised version: 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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Central Banks Say US Stablecoins Threaten Financial Integrity
April 20, 2026

Central bank officials are warning of potential threats from the increasing use of U.S. stablecoins for international payments. 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...