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.

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Coinbase Mulls Adding 30 New Cryptocurrencies
December 07, 2018

Coinbase, a platform that allows users to buy, sell and store cryptocurrency, said it is considering adding 30 new cryptocurrencies to its roster for trading, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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US Reps Call For Crypto Regulation Research
December 07, 2018

To help further use of digital currency and head off price manipulation, two U.S. representatives have proposed bipartisan bills in Congress. Republican Representative Ted Budd and Democrat Representative Darren Soto introduced the proposed laws to make the U.S. a “leader in the cryptocurrency industry,” CoinDesk reported. Get...

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Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Wants Blockchain And Crypto To Help Economy
November 27, 2018

Atiku Abubakar, a 2019 presidential candidate in Nigeria, said he will support cryptocurrency and blockchain if he becomes the country’s next leader, according to the Daily Post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Fails To Take Off As Payment Method
November 20, 2018

Bitcoin’s use as a form of commercial payments has declined during the year, at the same time that the digital token appears to be stabilizing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Deputy AG Calls On Regulators To Tackle Crypto
November 19, 2018

To look into crimes involving digital currencies, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is looking for international support. He took on the topic at Interpol’s annual meeting on Sunday (Nov. 19), CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bitcoin Sinks Below $5K
November 19, 2018

The bitcoin bust continued Monday (Nov. 19), with the price of the cryptocurrency falling to $4,905 by mid-afternoon, a decline of at least 12 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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IMF Head Says Central Banks Should Look At Issuing Digital Currency
November 14, 2018

IMF head Christine Lagarde called on central banks to seriously consider issuing digital currency to fill the gap left by the declining use of cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SWIFT Debunks Ripple Integration Rumor
November 07, 2018

SWIFT threw cold water on a rumor Wednesday (Nov. 7) that it helped drive the price of XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, ahead of Ethereum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Is The UK’s Mulling Of Crypto Derivative Ban A Sign Of Things To Come?
November 05, 2018

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies trade at levels far off peaks, a bit above lows. There is hope that new trading opportunities — such as through derivatives — will boost liquidity and investor count. The U.K. is the latest country to splash some cold water on the notion...