The digital euro needs to start small to avoid disrupting the banking sector, the head of Germany’s central bank said Tuesday (Sept. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is expected to face heavy questioning over plans to regulate the cryptocurrency markets when he appears before the Senate Tuesday (Sept. 14) at 10 a.m., CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The cryptocurrency industry continues to gain momentum around the world, but a “significantly high” number of U.K. cryptocurrency firms have failed to meet regulations aimed at curbing money laundering, according to the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
For stablecoins, the regulatory environment is looking anything but stable. 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...
As the payments universe decides whether cryptocurrencies are more of an investment, a currency or possibly a bit of both, people are buying it up like mad just the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission regulatory agency is toughening rules for cryptocurrency exchanges, and the move could cost traders $2.6 billion or more, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is looking into both the risks and benefits of stablecoins, 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...
A new report by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) calls cryptocurrency both a financial innovation and a possible threat due to the cost of crypto mining. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The head of the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub has a message for the world’s central banks: get on the digital currency train or get left behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...