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PYMNTS DeFi Series: How to Buy an NFT in 19 Easy Steps
January 19, 2022

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the newest craze in cryptocurrency. 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....

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SoFi Bank Charter Ruling Signals Crypto Still Off Limits for Banks
January 19, 2022

In a ruling that has big implications for banks’ ability to use stablecoins as payment tools, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced in a Tuesday (Jan. 18) press release that FinTech lender SoFi will be allowed to buy a Federal Deposit...

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BNY Mellon CFO: U.S. Regulators Must Clarify Crypto Rules
January 19, 2022

More certainty is needed on regulations for cryptocurrency and other digital assets given the lack of information, a BNY Mellon Corp. executive told Reuters on Tuesday (Jan 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Regulator: EU Should Ban Crypto Mining Method That Uses Large Amount of Energy
January 19, 2022

The vice chairman of a European Union regulator has called on the 27 member states to prohibit energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Tokens.com Debuts Hulk Labs to Invest in Crypto Gaming, NFTs
January 18, 2022

Tokens.com has debuted a new subsidiary called Hulk Labs, which is focused on investing in play-to-earn (P2E) revenue-generating gaming tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according to a Tuesday (Jan. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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U.K. Treasury Increasing Cryptocurrency Ad Regulations
January 18, 2022

The U.K. Treasury said Tuesday (Jan. 18) that it plans to regulate cryptocurrency advertising like other financial products and ensure that promotions are “fair, clear and not misleading,” according to a Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Crypto Exchange BitMEX to Buy 268-Year-Old German Bank to Deliver ‘Banking 2.0’
January 18, 2022

The CEO and CFO of the BitMEX cryptocurrency derivatives exchange announced in a Tuesday (Jan. 18) blog post that they have reached an agreement to buy a 268-year-old German bank in order to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria and...

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CFO: Robinhood Will Wait on Regulators Before Adding Shiba Inu Crypto, Others
January 17, 2022

Robinhood Chief Financial Officer Jason Warnick said he was aware of the demand for more cryptocurrencies to be added to the platform, but added that the company didn’t want to jump the gun, Bitcoin.com reported Sunday (Jan. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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India’s Prime Minister Calls for Global Action on Crypto
January 17, 2022

Comparing the digital currency to inflation and climate change, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for worldwide action on cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...