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Ukrainian Aid in Crypto Donations Reaches $136M
March 31, 2022

A surge in cryptocurrency donations to support Ukraine in the last four weeks has brought the total to nearly $136 million, TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm, announced Wednesday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
March 31, 2022

Today, European lawmakers will vote on a proposal for a “regulation on information accompanying transfer of fund and certain crypto assets” (the so called “travel rule” regulation). If approved, this new law would increase the information requirements that crypto asset providers will need to collect...

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Zerocap Introduces A$DC, Stablecoin Pegged to Australian Dollar
March 30, 2022

Zerocap, an Australian crypt asset platform, has partnered with ANZ Bank to offer the first stablecoin pegged to the Australian dollar, the company announced Wednesday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Crypto: Crypto.com Visa Cardholders Get Extra Rewards; Grab Top Exec to Lead Crypto...
March 30, 2022

Crypto.com Visa cards will be offering new rewards after a partnership with cash-back rewards program Cardlytics, a press release said Wednesday. 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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The Case Against Stablecoins: Unregulated Private Currencies Threaten Investors, Banks and Global Financial Stability
March 30, 2022

There are few segments of the cryptocurrency industry that get as much focus from policymakers as stablecoins. 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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Voyager Digital’s Crypto Interest Accounts in State Regulators’ Crosshairs
March 30, 2022

Voyager Digital is the latest crypto exchange under siege for its interest-bearing crypto accounts, with regulators from seven states either demanding information or issuing cease-and-desist orders. 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 Stablecoins: A Better, Safer, More Innovative Payments Solution Than Bitcoin
March 29, 2022

There are few segments of the cryptocurrency industry that get as much focus from policymakers as stablecoins. 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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Today in Crypto: Climate Activists Target Bitcoin; MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin
March 29, 2022

Bitcoin will be facing more criticism over its environmental footprint, Bloomberg wrote Tuesday (March 29), and climate action groups have launched a new campaign to pressure the crypto community to change its ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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White House Budget Projects $11B in New Crypto Taxes, Calls for Enforcement Funding
March 29, 2022

Hot on the heels of an executive order tasking federal agencies to collaborate on a coherent crypto strategy, the Biden Administration has issued a proposed budget that anticipates taxes on digital assets will need to rise by $5 billion this year — and by up...