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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Music Royalties Paid in Bitcoin May Rock for Some Artists, But Others Could Get Rolled
October 12, 2021

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Nigerian Crypto Ban Hasn’t Ended Use of Digital Currency 
October 12, 2021

Despite a ban from their country’s central bank, people in Nigeria have turned to cryptocurrency to conduct business, send payments and guard their savings.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Apto Payments on Why Gaining Merchants’ Trust Is Key to Taking Crypto Mainstream
October 12, 2021

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US Will Regulate Crypto, JPMorgan’s Dimon Says
October 11, 2021

The U.S. will begin regulating cryptocurrencies as unease about stablecoins and crypto in general grows in Washington, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon predicted Monday (Oct. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bank of England: Measures Needed to Manage Potential Crypto Risks
October 11, 2021

Both local and international regulations are needed to manage risks associated with cryptocurrencies, the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of the Bank of England said, according to a Monday (Oct. 11) report from The Daily Hodl. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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NEW REPORT: Capturing the Global Cryptocurrency Payments Opportunity
October 11, 2021

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Crypto Regulation, and Possible Executive Order, Show Top Down Approach 
October 10, 2021

Looming cryptocurrency regulations are getting the top down approach. 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,...

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White House Mulls Executive Order for Crypto Guidance
October 08, 2021

An executive order regarding cryptocurrency is being considered by the Biden administration, with the White House mulling a government-wide approach to digital currency oversight, Bloomberg reported on Friday (Oct. 8), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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JPMorgan: Investors Choosing Bitcoin Over Gold
October 08, 2021

JPMorgan says more institutional investors are choosing bitcoin over gold, in part because of the cryptocurrency’s potential for serious growth both in the near and long term, according to a Coindesk report Friday (Oct. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...