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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Bank of America Has Lost Half of Its Active Crypto Users
June 30, 2022

The number of active cryptocurrency users at Bank of America has been cut in half due to the prolonged rout in the market, Bloomberg wrote Thursday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CryptoRefills Adds EUROC Stablecoin Support
June 30, 2022

CryptoRefills announced Thursday (June 30) that it is adding Circle’s new euro-backed digital currency, EUROC, to its list of supported cryptocurrencies.  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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CFTC Director Tells Congress the Agency Is Ready for More Crypto Oversight
June 30, 2022

Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced June 7 the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill that will create a complete regulatory framework for digital assets. One section that caught the attention of many observers is that the bill assigns regulatory authority over digital...

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FTX Passed on Celsius After Seeing Balance Sheet
June 30, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange operator FTX was contemplating a deal to bail out troubled Celsius but ultimately walked away because the crypto lender’s balance sheet added up to a “$2 billion hole,” The Block reported on Thursday (June 30), citing unnamed sources with insider information. Get the...

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Basel Committee Hands Down Crypto Guidance for Banks
June 30, 2022

Banks should be more cautious when setting aside capital to cover risks from unbacked cryptocurrency assets, the Bank of International Settlements’ (BIS’) Basel Committee said in a series of proposals Thursday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coinbase Furthers European Expansion Following US Layoffs
June 30, 2022

Already active in the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is seeking additional licenses across Europe in an international expansion move that follows layoffs in the U.S. and fears of an impending crypto winter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Despite Risks, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, Loans Gaining Traction
June 30, 2022

There’s been talk about people buying real estate with cryptocurrency for some time, but a new report from banking giant Citi finds that crypto-backed mortgages have been gaining ground for reasons that suggest loans collateralized by digital assets will have a growing place in the...

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EU Agrees on Strong AML Checks for Crypto With an Exemption for Unhosted Wallets 
June 30, 2022

EU policymakers agreed on new anti-money laundering (AML) rules for crypto transactions on Wednesday, June 29. The agreement contemplates that for transactions between digital wallet providers, like crypto exchanges, the parties will need to verify customer identities even for the smallest crypto transfer, as it...

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Today in Crypto: While Down, NFTs Hold Value in Christie’s Auction; N. Korean Hackers Suspected...
June 29, 2022

With non-fungible token (NFT) sales falling, there are still some digital art stars that have been doing well in spite of the difficulties facing the crypto market, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...