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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With Twitter Purchase, Musk’s Fascination with Dogecoin and Crypto Payments Will Gain Importance
April 26, 2022

Most of the world is focused on what Elon Musk’s victory in his attempt to buy Twitter means to free speech and how it will affect one of the world’s largest and most important social media sites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Central African Republic is the Latest Country to Embrace Crypto
April 26, 2022

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Crypto Firms Face Turf War With FinTechs, Neobanks Over Service Offerings
April 26, 2022

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Today in Crypto: Twitter Deal Boosts Price of Musk Favorite Dogecoin; OpenSea Buys NFT Marketplace...
April 25, 2022

Dogecoin has surged by 9% after the news that Elon Musk, a noted and vocal supporter of the cryptocurrency, bought Twitter, Coindesk reported Monday (April 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Data Point: 23% of US Consumers Owned Cryptocurrency in 2021
April 25, 2022

The White House is issuing executive orders about it, the Federal Reserve is furiously cogitating about policy, and meanwhile, the cryptocurrency markets keep rolling ahead at the speed of commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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ECB Executive Says Cryptocurrency Is the New Wild West
April 25, 2022

A European Central Bank (ECB) executive likened the greed and lawlessness of the 1850s U.S. gold rush to today’s digital gold rush, saying that it is out of control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Hackers Swipe Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs After Crashing Discord and Instagram Accounts
April 25, 2022

Hackers took over Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Instagram account and Discord server Monday (April 25), sending an unofficial link to followers to “mint” non-fungible tokens (NFTs), but project leaders moved quickly to ensure that didn’t happen, according to a CoinDesk report. Get the Full Story...

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Cross River Bank Teams With Sardine on Crypto Payments Infrastructure
April 25, 2022

Financial services organization Cross River Bank has formed a partnership with compliance platform Sardine to ensure Sardine’s customers have a reliable way to access funds through Cross River’s infrastructure platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Crypto Talent War Refocuses on Lawyers as Investment Booms, Regulations Loom
April 25, 2022

Just as the legal and regulatory landscape is being created in the U.S., EU and around the world, law firms and corporations are having a lot of trouble finding lawyers with experience in cryptocurrencies and blockchain to help them navigate the growing number of rocks...