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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BBVA Advises Wealthy Clients to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Portfolio
June 17, 2025

Spanish bank BBVA reportedly advises that wealthy clients invest between 3% and 7% of their portfolios in the cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether. 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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OpenPayd and Circle Partner on Unified Fiat and Stablecoin Infrastructure
June 17, 2025

OpenPayd and Circle have partnered to offer global businesses a unified fiat and stablecoin infrastructure layer. 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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Kraken’s Payment Chief Hints at What Will Redefine Crypto’s Role in Financial Services
June 17, 2025

Building the plumbing for the next generation of financial services is the goal of the cryptocurrency 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...

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Big Retail Stablecoins May Be Game-Changers or Simply Gift Cards on the Blockchain
June 16, 2025

Big Retail’s commerce ecosystems may prove to be fertile ground for new payment methods, particularly proprietary 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...

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Are Closed-Loop Financial Instruments the Future of Institutional Stablecoins?
June 16, 2025

As the world of information goes digital, the world of money is taking things a bit slower. But that doesn’t mean that things aren’t heading in the same direction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Tron Prepares to Go Public After US Halts Investigation Into Founder
June 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Tron is reportedly preparing to go public in the U.S. 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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Pakistan Embraces Bitcoin With Assist From Strategy’s Michael Saylor
June 16, 2025

Pakistan is reportedly working on making digital assets a major part of its economy. 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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Coinbase and Gemini Reportedly In Line for EU Crypto Licenses
June 15, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are reportedly on the verge of being licensed in Europe. 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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Circle Sees ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ for Collaborations as Stablecoin Adoption Grows
June 13, 2025

Circle Internet Group CEO Jeremy Allaire reportedly said Friday (June 13) that the stablecoin issuer sees opportunities to partner with a wide range of companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...