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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Congressional Democrats Ask EPA to Review Crypto’s Environmental Impact
April 21, 2022

A California congressman and two dozen colleagues have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to explore the environmental impact of crypto miners — companies that use computers to maintain the blockchains that underlie cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Australian Regulators Eye Crypto Regulation by 2025
April 21, 2022

Australia’s main financial regulator, the Prudential Risk Authority, or APRA, today (April 21) set a 2025 target for implementing regulations governing cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Coinbase Ventures’ Crypto Outlook Emphasizes Incremental Gains — Not Radical Shifts
April 21, 2022

As a technology built on disruption, it’s not surprising that much of the attention and funding goes to discovering the Next Big Thing. 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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Privacy Coin Monero’s Use in Ransomware Fuels Growing Security Concerns
April 21, 2022

As sanctions busting refocuses attention on crypto’s criminal association, privacy coin Monero is becoming the ransomware token of choice. 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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Morgan Stanley: Crypto Becoming More Mainstream
April 21, 2022

While not many people use cryptocurrency for everyday purchases, that trend is changing, according to a Morgan Stanley research report released Thursday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Binance’s 10K Euro Limit on Russian Accounts Makes Payments Problematic
April 21, 2022

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, informed Russian customers Thursday (April 21) that it is cutting off all accounts with more than 10,000 euros (about $10,800). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Report: Goldman Sachs, Crypto Exchange FTX Meet to Discuss Closer Ties
April 21, 2022

The chief executive of Goldman Sachs held a meeting with the founder of crypto exchange FTX last month to explore forging stronger ties between the two companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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BitPay Adds New Crypto Wallets and Exchanges
April 21, 2022

Cryptocurrency payments processor BitPay announced Wednesday (April 20) that two new exchanges and two new wallets had adopted its payment protocol. 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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Ripple CEO Laments ‘Tribalism’ in Crypto Markets
April 21, 2022

The growth of the cryptocurrency market is being undermined by “tribalism,” Ripple Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse told CNBC. 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...