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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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 —...

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House Financial Services Committee Members Outline Views Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
June 13, 2025

With the CLARITY Act set to be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives after being advanced by committee votes on Tuesday (June 10), members of the House Financial Services Committee issued press releases outlining their opposing views ahead of the next vote. Get the...

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Ripple: XRP Could Account for 14% of Cross-Border Payments Volume
June 13, 2025

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly said Wednesday (June 11) that the company’s XRP cryptocurrency could account for 14% of the cross-border payment volume currently handled by SWIFT within five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Stablecoin Ledger This Week: Big Retail Eyes Crypto Payments
June 13, 2025

There’s a revolution under way, with proponents heralding it as a reimagination of what money is and how it moves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....