Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency
New Provider Ranking of Cryptocurrency Apps Shows Up-and-Down Nature of Digital Dollars
November 10, 2021

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Austria Aims to Boost Crypto Adoption by Taxing Them Like Stocks
November 09, 2021

Austrian officials say the tax it’s planning to apply to cryptocurrencies, similar to what’s done on mainstream stocks and bonds, is about creating confidence in their viability, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday (Nov. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ripple Plans Crypto Trading Platform for FIs in 2022
November 09, 2021

Blockchain solutions provider Ripple introduced plans for a new platform to help enable users to buy, sell and hold digital assets, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 9) blog post on the company’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Contentious Bitcoin Tax Reporting Plan Awaits Biden’s Signature
November 09, 2021

A new cryptocurrency tax reporting mandate is expected to become law once President Joe Biden signs the measure, according to a Monday (Nov. 8) report from The Verge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Singapore Monetary Authority Says In No Rush For CBDCs
November 09, 2021

People should approach high-risk cryptocurrency investments with great trepidation, Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said in a speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Tuesday (Nov. 9). The annual conference runs through Friday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story...

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Bank of England Governor Warns of Crypto Used in Cybercrime
November 08, 2021

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said surging cryptocurrency use is a boon for illicit activity, Reuters reported. 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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Mastercard Launches Crypto-Linked Payment Cards in APAC
November 08, 2021

Mastercard announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that it has partnered with three leading digital currency companies across Asia-Pacific to launch crypto-linked payment cards. As a result of the partnerships with Amber, Bitkub and CoinJar, consumers and businesses in the APAC region will be able to...

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Big Banks Will Soon Consider Crypto, Ex-Citi CEO Says
November 08, 2021

It won’t be long before the world’s banks begin thinking about trading cryptocurrencies, the former CEO of Citigroup said at a recent FinTech event. The moment will come in the next few years, Vikram Pandit told the Singapore Fintech Festival, per Bloomberg News. Get the...

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Cryptocurrency Hits $3T in Value, a New Milestone  
November 08, 2021

Cryptocurrency has grown fourfold in 2021 and is now valued at upwards of $3 trillion, according to a Monday (Nov. 8) Bloomberg report.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...