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Marqeta Offers Card Solutions for Crypto Leaders 
October 19, 2021

The card issuing platform Marqeta is powering cryptocurrency products for platforms that include Coinbase, Fold, Shakepay and Bakkt.  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...

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The Great Crypto Debate: It’s Different This Time, Or Maybe Not
October 19, 2021

Cryptocurrencies will displace fiat. 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, you agree to receive marketing...

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NY Crypto Lending Crackdown Targets Five Platforms
October 18, 2021

New York has ordered two cryptocurrency lending platforms to cease activities and warned three others to hand over information about how their businesses operate, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James said in a Monday (Oct. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Circle to Support USDC on Hedera Network
October 18, 2021

The FinTech startup and stablecoin issuer Circle says it will support USD Coin (USDC) on the decentralized finance network Hedera. 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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Tether Must Pay $41M After Misleading Customers About Stablecoin Backing
October 17, 2021

Stablecoin platform Tether will pay $41 million after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said the company misled customers and potential buyers for almost three years by claiming its digital tokens were backed by sufficient dollar reserves, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full...

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NFTFi Launches as the ‘Pawn Shop for NFTs’
October 15, 2021

As non-fungible tokens, more commonly known as NFTs, become more popular, investors are finding new ways to leverage money from them.  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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United Wholesale Mortgage Does About Face, Drops Crypto Payments
October 15, 2021

Just hours after declaring its cryptocurrency payments pilot a success, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) decided to scrap the trial-run program it launched in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Coinbase Asks Congress to Create Crypto-Regulator
October 14, 2021

Digital currency exchange Coinbase has asked the U.S. Congress to give regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies to a single agency, according to a company blog post. The move follows a prolonged spat between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the Full Story...

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Stablecoins and Next-Gen Payments: Marching Toward Institutional Adoption of DeFi in Europe
October 14, 2021

Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins will likely play a more noticeable role in the future global payments ecosystem, as consumers and businesses increasingly embrace cryptocurrencies and investments in digital currencies continue to gain ground.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...