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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Elliptic CEO Says AI Could Overwhelm Financial Compliance Teams
May 18, 2026

Cryptocurrency security firms are rethinking compliance as artificial intelligence plays a larger role in financial transactions, CoinDesk reported Monday (May 18). 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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Crypto Regulation Moved From Theory to Market Force This Week
May 15, 2026

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s vote Thursday (May 14) to advance the Clarity Act marked one of the most consequential regulatory developments for digital assets since the collapse of FTX reignited demands for federal oversight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crypto’s Big Senate Win Leaves Banks With Bigger Worries
May 14, 2026

Regulations can create winners and losers, as well as kick off unpredictable second-order effects. 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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Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Will Unleash Institutional Crypto Adoption
May 14, 2026

Institutional adoption of cryptocurrency could be accelerated by passage of the CLARITY Act, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday (May 13), according to a report by Binance News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fasset Raises $51 Million to Expand Stablecoin-Focused Neobank
May 14, 2026

Neobank Fasset has raised $51 million to expand its stablecoin-centric banking platform to emerging markets. 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 Token ZCash Attracts Nostalgic Bitcoin Enthusiasts
May 14, 2026

Cryptocurrency investors disillusioned by bitcoin are reportedly flocking to a new token: Zcash. 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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UK Central Bank Plans to Relax Stablecoin Restrictions
May 14, 2026

The Bank of England will reportedly relax its restrictions on stablecoins following pushback from cryptocurrency companies. 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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Stablecoins Have a Checkout Problem, Not a Tech Problem
May 13, 2026

Stablecoins have the infrastructure they need to scale. And the landscape keeps building more of it. 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...

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Coinbase and Morpho Unveil Solana-Backed Loans
May 12, 2026

Coinbase has added Solana (SOL) to its crypto-backed loans offering. 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...