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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Algorithmic Stablecoin? DAI and the Fiat-Free Dollar Peg
March 23, 2022

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on decentralized finance, or DeFi. 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,...

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Today in Crypto: Stablecoin Cashio Loses $28M in Value After Glitch Attack; Figure Lets Homebuyers...
March 23, 2022

Cashio, the Solana-based stablecoin protocol, has succumbed to an “infinite glitch” attack, according to developers, Coindesk wrote Wednesday (March 23). 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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Ban in Thailand Adds to Growing Backlash Against Crypto Payments
March 23, 2022

Thailand has announced a ban on using cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, joining a growing number of countries, including India, Indonesia and Turkey, that are limiting the use of digital assets to investments or are considering it. Others, most notably China, have banned crypto...

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Gemini Payments Granted Digital Money License in Ireland
March 23, 2022

Gemini Payments is the latest company to be granted a license to issue digital money in Ireland, The Irish Times reported Tuesday (March 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Thailand Bans Cryptocurrency Use
March 23, 2022

Thailand has banned the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services, noting tokens could pose a threat. 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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Today in Crypto: Coincheck to Go Public After SPAC Merger; UK Watchdog Flags 50 Crypto...
March 22, 2022

Coincheck, the Japanese crypto marketplace, will merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, in order to go public on Nasdaq, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Crypto Basics Series: The Tokenomics of Crypto
March 22, 2022

When crypto folks talk about “tokenomics,” they tend to mean things specific to the design of a specific token that will affect its price. So, things like what’s the maximum number of tokens, how they are mined or minted, and how many the designers are...

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Today in Crypto: HubSpot Reports Data Breach; Crypto Sector Under Scrutiny Over Russia Sanctions; Tennis...
March 21, 2022

HubSpot, a tool used to manage marketing campaigns and onboard new users, has reported a data breach that exposed information about users on BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, NYDIG and Circle, Coindesk reported Monday (March 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Is Bored Ape Yacht Club’s New Memecoin In the Doghouse Or Doge House?
March 21, 2022

Bored Ape Yacht Club developer Yuga Labs may be the creator of the hottest NFT avatar collectable, but whether it has broad enough shoulders to turn the brand into a true memecoin remains to be seen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...