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 Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Deadline
July 08, 2026

CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. 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...

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MiCA Says No Funny Money in Europe’s Stablecoin Basket  
July 08, 2026

Europe just stood up financial services’ newest compliance perimeter. 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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Trump Family Crypto Company Looks to Sell Payments Firm
July 08, 2026

A payments company owned by Trump family cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial is up for sale, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Crypto Sector Preps Defense Against Quantum Computing Threat
July 08, 2026

The cryptocurrency sector has reportedly begun preparations to defend against quantum computing-related threats. 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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Open USD and the Questions 140 Logos Don’t Answer
July 08, 2026

On June 30, an independent company called Open Standard launched a dollar stablecoin, Open USD, and 140 of the biggest names in money signed on. Visa. Mastercard. BlackRock. BNY. Coinbase. Stripe. Circle’s stock fell as much as 17% the same day, which tells you the...

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SEC Plans Crypto Rules to Lure Markets Onshore
July 07, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes proposed rules that would clarify the regulatory framework around crypto assets. 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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FinCEN Leads Govt Agencies in Customer ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
July 07, 2026

Federal financial regulators are looking to add some know your customer (KYC) flesh to the bones of the GENIUS Act. 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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Coinbase Gains UK’s Permission to Offer Investment Services
July 07, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it has won authorization to provide investment services in the U.K. 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,...

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Stablecoins May Need Banks More Than They Admit
July 06, 2026

Digital assets began with the idea that trust could be engineered out of the system. The current regulatory trajectory in the U.S. now suggests something different. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...