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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FTX Crypto Exchange CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s Breakout Month
August 31, 2022

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Today in Crypto: Korean Central Bank Urges Regulating ICOs Instead of Ban
August 30, 2022

Tether is firing back against a Wall Street Journal report saying it had inadequate reserves for its stablecoin, a blog post said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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US Rep to Regulators, Crypto Firm: How Do You Deal With Fraud?
August 30, 2022

The head of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy has written to numerous federal agencies and cryptocurrency exchanges seeking answers on the steps they’re taking to deal with crypto fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FBI: Cyberthieves Increasingly Target DeFi Platforms
August 30, 2022

Cyberthieves are increasingly targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, the FBI said, urging investors to conduct thorough research and platforms to amplify monitoring and code testing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Report: Crypto Winter Hasn’t Chilled Consumer Interest in Buying Crypto
August 30, 2022

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Today in Crypto: Meta Expands NFT Sharing Feature to Facebook, Singapore Moves to Protect Retail...
August 29, 2022

Today in cryptocurrency, Meta is now enabling people to post non-fungible tokens (NFTs) they own on Facebook and Instagram. Also, the Central African Republic’s top court has ruled that using government-backed cryptocurrency to purchase land, citizenship and “e-residency” goes against the country’s constitution, and the...

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JPMorgan’s Kelly: Sell Crypto, Stay Away From Large Cap Tech Stocks
August 29, 2022

JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly thinks investors ought to focus on value stocks as the Federal Reserve continues to raise rates, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Case for Crypto Proof of Work: Bitcoin Is Dirtier but Safer
August 29, 2022

The blockchain industry has voted with its feet, and Bitcoin-style mining for cryptocurrency has largely been relegated to the scrap heap of history, at least for new chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Court Says Central African Republic’s Crypto Sales Are Unconstitutional
August 29, 2022

The Central African Republic’s top court has ruled that using government-backed cryptocurrency to purchase land, citizenship and “e-residency” goes against the country’s constitution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...