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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Aeon Enables Crypto-to-Fiat Payments via Pix QR Codes in Brazil
September 03, 2025

Aeon now enables Brazilian users to pay with cryptocurrency assets while merchants receive Brazilian Real via the nation’s instant payment network, Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Chainalysis Charts 49% Growth in North American Crypto Adoption
September 03, 2025

Cryptocurrency adoption is “truly global,” Chainalysis said in its yearly report on the sector. 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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Stablecoins Can Bolster Money Movement, Says BOE Official
September 03, 2025

A top official at England’s central bank reportedly sees some potential in stablecoins. 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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Fall Legislative Agenda Challenges SEC Grip on Crypto Oversight
September 02, 2025

Labor Day doesn’t just mark the end of summer, but also the return of U.S. lawmakers to Congress after the summer recess. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Kraken Brings Tokenized Equities to Ethereum Blockchain
September 02, 2025

Kraken and Backed are expanding their tokenized equities project, xStocks, to the Ethereum blockchain. 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...

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Nobel Laureate Slams Stablecoin Oversight Gaps
September 02, 2025

Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole has reportedly cautioned against the improper supervision of stablecoins. 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...

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Crypto Wealth Fuels Luxury Travel Boom
August 31, 2025

The rise of bitcoin has reportedly been good for the luxury travel sector. 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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Crypto Analyst Contends Markets Show Promise of Recovery
August 31, 2025

Is the cryptocurrency market so bad that it’s about to become good? 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...

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This Week in Stablecoins: Growing Pains and Infrastructure Building
August 29, 2025

The stablecoin sector is focused on trading breakthroughs for maturation. 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...