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.

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EU Officials: Crypto Exchanges Could Lose Licenses for AML Breaches
June 01, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchanges that commit serious breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules should lose their licenses, a group of EU financial officials said Wednesday (June 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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UK Government Wants Bank of England to Regulate at-Risk Stablecoins
June 01, 2022

The U.K. government announced a few months ago that it wanted to lure the crypto community with a regulatory-friendly environment, and yesterday, May 31 the government took a step in this direction.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tech Pros Join Academia to Counter Crypto Lobbying on Capitol Hill
June 01, 2022

Technology experts and academics are targeting lawmakers in a campaign to counter lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill by the cryptocurrency industry, Financial Times reported on Wednesday (June 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in Crypto: Cryptocurrency Leaders Predict M&A Surge; Mercado Bitcoin Allows USD Coin Trading on...
May 31, 2022

Two big players in the cryptocurrency space are doing what lots of businesses do when organic growth slows — hunting for smaller firms to buy, CNBC reported Tuesday (May 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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In Argentina, Inflation Seems To Be Pushing Crypto Payments
May 31, 2022

Cryptocurrency penetration in Argentina is twice that of neighbors like Brazil, Mexico and Peru, but its inflation is five to 10 times worse. 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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What’s the Price of Failure in the Crypto Sector?
May 31, 2022

Second chances are important in personal relationships, but in business they should be given with more skepticism than seems to be present in crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Super Apps Unlock Creative Possibilities for Crypto, Loyalty Programs
May 31, 2022

The crypto market may be taking a beating as of late, but Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael isn’t too concerned. 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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Crypto Faces New Restrictive AML Rules From EU Parliament Experts Say
May 31, 2022

The European Parliament may soon decide whether to approve a proposal to expand a “travel rule” for crypto firms that would include virtually every single transaction. The travel rule is an anti-money laundering (AML) rule that also applies to traditional banking. It basically compels financial...

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Today in Crypto: The Luna Crypto Was Revived, Crashes Again; 12% of Argentinians Invest in...
May 30, 2022

Merge, the London crypto payments firm, has raised $9.5 million in a seed round, according to reports. 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...