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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Crypto Investments Can Turn Black to Red and Back Overnight, but Owners Still Want to...
April 26, 2022

Bitcoin tanked on April 26, dropping more than 5% over the course of the day, reaching just under $38,000. 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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Critics Raise Caution Over Congress Members Who Own Crypto Assets
April 26, 2022

As Congress begins to regulate the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, critics have raised concerns about the increasing number of lawmakers who own digital assets, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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ECB’s Crypto Point Man: Real-Time Payments Can Blunt Stability Threat Posed by Digital Assets
April 26, 2022

The European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) point man on crypto regulation thinks real-time payments are necessary to blunt the advance of digital assets into the payments sphere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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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

Bitcoin fever is spreading. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing...

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

Embedded cryptocurrency infrastructure is coming soon to a financial firm near you. 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. By...

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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...