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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Andrew Cuomo Chairing OKX-Intercontinental Exchange Blockchain Project
June 22, 2026

Blockchain company OKX has launched a joint venture with New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange. 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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Bank of England Cancels Plans for Stablecoin Ownership Limits
June 22, 2026

England’s central bank is easing its stablecoin restrictions following pushback from the cryptocurrency industry. 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’s Future May Depend on Lawyers Who Think Like Operators
June 18, 2026

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Illinois Puts Crypto Transfers in the Tax Crosshairs
June 17, 2026

The governor of Illinois signed a law that will impose a 0.2% tax on customers’ use of digital asset services, including exchange, transfer or custody activities, according to the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product
June 17, 2026

U.K. neobank Plasma has launched what it calls its flagship stablecoin banking product. 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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23% of CFOs See Stablecoins Gaining Ground
June 17, 2026

Stablecoins may be finding their lane with chief financial officers, not as a financial revolution, but as a controlled way to move money through more familiar banking channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Binance Vows EU Commitment as License Application Faces Rejection
June 16, 2026

Binance remains committed to securing a license so that its cryptocurrency exchange can continue operating in the European Union (EU), the company said in a Tuesday (June 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Wyoming’s State Stablecoin Becomes Ground Zero for Crypto Debate
June 16, 2026

Wyoming has become the first state in the U.S. to launch its own stablecoin. 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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July 1 MiCA Deadline Threatens Thousands of European Crypto Firms
June 15, 2026

Crypto exchanges and users are set to be impacted by the July 1 deadline for compliance with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...