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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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...

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Dormant Bitcoin Address Reawakens During Crypto Lawsuit
July 06, 2026

A Bitcoin address that was dormant for 15 years transferred $1.88 million on Saturday (July 4), Cointelegraph reported Monday (July 6). 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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Russia’s Biggest Bank Aims to Enter the Crypto Space
July 06, 2026

Russia’s biggest bank reportedly plans to offer a crypto wallet and digital depository this year. 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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Ripple Wins Crypto Service Provider License in EU
July 06, 2026

Blockchain finance company Ripple said it is now fully compliant with Europe’s crypto regulations. 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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Crypto Payments Firm Mesh Eyes $2 Billion Valuation Backed by Binance
July 05, 2026

Binance is reportedly ready to lead a new funding round for crypto payments company Mesh. 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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Crypto Use Among Rogue States Jumped Eightfold in 2025
July 05, 2026

Countries sanctioned by the U.S. have reportedly increased their use of cryptocurrencies. 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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Law Firms Urge Brokers to Prepare for Illinois Crypto Tax
July 02, 2026

With Illinois’ new tax on crypto set to become effective on Jan. 1, 2027, brokers with any Illinois exposure should prepare for registration now and review their recordkeeping, law firm Jones Day said in a commentary posted in June. Get the Full Story Complete the...