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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Mastercard and MoonPay Team to Promote Stablecoin Payments
May 15, 2025

Mastercard has launched a stablecoin-focused partnership with cryptocurrency payments FinTech MoonPay. 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,...

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Senate Works to Jumpstart Stablecoin Legislation
May 14, 2025

Republican and Democratic senators are reportedly working to resurrect stablecoin legislation. 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...

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Crypto’s Institutional Future Could Hinge on Solving the Risk Puzzle
May 13, 2025

For digital assets to fulfill their promise of providing real-time, borderless, programmable finance, the blockchains powering them must become mature enough for institutional use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Trump Meme Coin Issuer Adds Rewards Points Program
May 12, 2025

The issuer of the $TRUMP meme coin has launched a rewards points program. 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....

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Bakkt Inks Deal With DTR to Become Crypto, Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider
May 12, 2025

In today’s operating environment, adaptability is more than a competitive edge. It can mean the difference between survival and insolvency. 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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SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets Is ‘Key Priority’
May 12, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Monday (May 12) that the commission must consider regulatory changes to accommodate on-chain securities and other crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Deutsche Bank Analysts: US Regulation ‘Could Cement Stablecoin Legitimacy’
May 12, 2025

Stablecoins are entering the mainstream, two Deutsche Bank analysts wrote in a report provided to PYMNTS. 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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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Plans to Go Public
May 12, 2025

American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency firm backed by the Trump family, plans to go public. 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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Citi: Stablecoin Market Could Hit $3.7 Trillion by 2030
May 12, 2025

Could the stablecoin market someday surpass the larger cryptocurrency ecosystem? 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...