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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CoinDesk: Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Partner After Mastercard Buys BVNK
August 18, 2026

Visa is reportedly searching for a new stablecoin settlement partner that offers multi-regional licensing capabilities. 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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CLARITY Act Impasse Leaves Regulators Setting Crypto Policy
August 18, 2026

With crypto legislation stalled, U.S. regulators are moving in to set policies of their own. 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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Coldcard Breach Losses Now Exceed $115 Million
August 17, 2026

Losses from a recent security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets have now surpassed $115 million. 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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42% of Stablecoin Holders Want Crypto for Major Purchases
August 17, 2026

Cryptocurrency’s path into everyday commerce may look familiar via a card in a wallet, a purchase at the register and digital assets moving behind the scenes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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OCC Approves Conditional Bank Charter for Trump Family Crypto Company
August 16, 2026

American regulators have granted a banking license to a President Donald Trump-affiliated cryptocurrency company. 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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White House Convenes Meeting With Crypto and Prediction Market CEOs
August 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency and prediction market executives are reportedly meeting with Trump administration officials this week. 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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Stablecoin Competition Moves From Issuing Tokens to Owning Distribution
August 14, 2026

The stablecoin industry’s most important developments this week did not involve tokens, valuations or assets in circulation. 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...

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SEC Cancels Planned Meeting on Registration Exemptions for Crypto Tokens
August 14, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has abruptly canceled an open meeting scheduled for Friday (Aug. 14) to consider proposed exemptions for digital asset companies. The cancellation postpones a potentially significant step in the agency’s effort to build a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency while legislation...

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SEC Tees Up New Crypto Regulations as CLARITY Act Continues to Languish
August 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will consider a potentially significant overhaul of crypto regulation Friday (Aug. 14), moving to establish formal exemptions that could allow digital asset projects to raise capital without registering securities and eventually move outside the agency’s jurisdiction. Get the Full...