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.com says Hackers Stole More Than $30M in Bitcoin and Ethereum
January 21, 2022

Crypto.com told investors that cyberthieves breached its security systems and stole more than $30 million in bitcoin and Ethereum. 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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SEC Advisory Committee Member Asks Agency to Seek Public Comment on Crypto Regs 
January 21, 2022

A member of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advisory panel has called on the agency to ask for the public’s help on how to regulate digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mercado Libre Buys Shares in Parent of Mercado Bitcoin, Paxos
January 20, 2022

Mercado Libre has acquired shares in 2TM Group, the parent company of MercadoBitcoin.com, in an attempt to show more commitment in crypto asset development, the company announced Thursday (Jan. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Gensler: SEC Is Coming for Crypto Exchanges
January 20, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is making another push to bring cryptocurrency exchanges within his agency’s remit. 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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Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Banning Crypto
January 20, 2022

Comparing the digital coins to a pyramid scheme, Russia’s central bank has called for an outright ban on 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...

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SEC Chair: Crypto Will Be a 2022 Priority
January 20, 2022

The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission says cryptocurrency exchanges will be a chief focus on his agency’s crackdown on digital assets this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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3 Ways Multinational Firms Use Crypto
January 19, 2022

PYMNTS research into cryptocurrency has found that 58% of firms that operate in six or more markets use at least one cryptocurrency. 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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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...