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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Why America’s Biggest Banks Want to Reinvent the Stablecoin
May 23, 2025

After years of skepticism, traditional finance is not just dipping a toe into crypto. It may just be preparing to swim. 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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Stablecoin Reserves and Volatility Bear Watching
May 23, 2025

It’s a safe bet that stablecoins will become more mainstream within everyday commerce and in commercial settings. 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 Banks Explore Interoperable Stablecoin
May 23, 2025

In a move that could disrupt the crypto and stablecoin landscape, major U.S. banks are exploring the creation of a consortium-backed stablecoin, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The discussions involve some of the nation’s largest financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank...

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Schuman Financial Integrates Euro-Backed Stablecoin With Ripple’s XRPL
May 22, 2025

Stablecoin-based finance company Schuman Financial has integrated its EURØP coin onto Ripple’s XRP Ledger. 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...

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Bitcoin Hits Record High After Stablecoin Bill Advances in Senate
May 21, 2025

Bitcoin reportedly hit an all-time high of $109,730 Wednesday (May 21), driven in part by the Monday (May 19) news that a stablecoin bill advanced in the U.S. Senate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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With Bitcoin at Record High, Smaller Banks Face Urgent Crypto Decisions
May 21, 2025

New rules for cryptocurrency could be around the corner in the U.S., and in many ways the industry is already preparing for its fully-mainstream debut. There are few more telling signs of the shift the crypto landscape has undergone than the fact that JPMorgan Chase,...

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Binance and Pix Team to Drive Instant Crypto Payments in Brazil
May 21, 2025

Binance has integrated its payment solution with Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system. 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...

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Circle Launches Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payments Network
May 21, 2025

The Circle Payments Network (CPN) announced in April is now live, Circle said in a Wednesday (May 21) blog post. 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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Unicoin Crypto Exchange Charged in $100 Million Fraud
May 21, 2025

Federal regulators charged cryptocurrency exchange Unicoin for defrauding investors. 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 form,...