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EU Crypto Regulation May Need Clarification From Day One
March 08, 2022

The European Parliament’s Monetary Committee will soon vote on a directive, Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), that will regulate crypto assets in Europe. After a last-minute delay in the vote last week to revisit some provisions, a new vote has been scheduled for Monday (March...

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Grain-Backed Crypto Tokens Open New Possibilities for Farm Loans, Purchases
March 08, 2022

An Argentinian company that is creating a cryptocurrency to tokenize grain by the ton has inked an important deal that will see its soy-, corn- and wheat-backed coins accepted as loan collateral by banking giant Santander. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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As Sanctions Push Crypto Regulation up the Agenda, Biden Calls for a Report
March 07, 2022

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Russian-Linked Addresses; Coinbase Adds ‘Experimental’ Label
March 07, 2022

Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase has blocked more than 25,000 wallet addresses linked to illicit activities by Russian individuals or entities, a Bloomberg report said Monday (March 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Biden to Sign Executive Order Related to US Crypto Strategy, Report Says
March 07, 2022

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order this week which will outline the U.S. government’s cryptocurrency strategy, Bloomberg reported Monday (March 7), citing anonymous sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US Senate Finance Committee Chair Urges Caution on Crypto Rules
March 07, 2022

The chairman of the United States Senate Finance Committee is urging fellow Democrats to protect cryptocurrency innovators. 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...

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EU Crypto Law MiCA Set for Vote March 14
March 07, 2022

Following a debate over language that would have essentially banned bitcoin, a vote on the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation is set for next week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Crypto Exchange Provider Ranking Shifts Amid Platform Volatility
March 07, 2022

It might be no surprise that amid the volatility that has been the hallmark of the cryptocurrency industry in the last few weeks, PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Cryptocurrency Exchange apps should shift a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Binance Jumps Into Payments Processing, Eyes Web3
March 07, 2022

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has launched its own payments technology firm. 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...