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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UST Stablecoin Drops to 92 Cents, Could Jeopardize Funding Algorithm
May 09, 2022

TerraUSD (UST) is without its dollar peg for the second time in only three days, CoinDesk reported Monday (May 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Crypto Crash Dims Coinbase’s Already Low Q1 Expectations
May 09, 2022

Top U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. reports its Q1 results on Tuesday (May 10), and expectations are low for the most important earnings report in crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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These Bills Could Change SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Trend 
May 09, 2022

On Tuesday (May 3), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the expansion of its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit with 20 additional positions, for a total of 50 dedicated positions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Portugal Allows Real Estate Buyers to Pay With Bitcoin
May 09, 2022

Portugal recently relaxed its laws toward cryptocurrencies and is now promoting payments with tokens in all sorts of circumstances — including real estate purchases, according to a Cryptopolitan report Sunday (May 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Enthusiasts Need to Recognize Crypto Realities, Payments Exec Advises
May 09, 2022

Society is ready to adopt a more efficient form of payments, according to Stoyan Kenderov, chief operating officer at Plastiq, a payments, automation and cash flow management company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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London ‘Crypto Muggers’ Steal Phones From Digital Investors
May 08, 2022

There’s been a rash of “crypto muggings” in which thieves target digital currency investors on the streets, in which victims say “thousands of pounds” have been stolen after their mobile phones were taken, The Guardian reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Crypto: YouTube Shuts Down Crypto Newletter/Podcast Bankless; Instagram to Integrate NFTs
May 08, 2022

Singaporean crypto FinTech platform Cake DeFi has announced a partnership with FACEIT, a U.K. platform for online gaming, that will go for millions of dollars, TechNode Global reported Friday (May 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mother’s Day 2022 Adds NFTs, Crypto to Flowers, Dinners and Cards as Big as Billboards
May 07, 2022

How much do you love your mom? Asked that question and most of us say something sentimental like “infinity,” but the National Retail Federation (NRF) is putting a number on it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Cut-And-Paste Error Destroys $36M in Crypto, Eroding Trust in Blockchain
May 06, 2022

How hard do you have to work to permanently lose $36 million in a single transaction? 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...