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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Atlanta Fed: Stablecoins ‘Moving Into the Mainstream’
January 15, 2025

The “foundation is forming” for stablecoins to become a universal payment method, Chris Colson, payments expert at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, wrote in a Monday (Jan. 13) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Coinbase Investigates ‘Delayed Sends’ for XRP on Its Platform
January 14, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Tuesday (Jan. 14) that it is investigating a problem with delayed sends of Ripple (XRP) on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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FV Bank Expands Stablecoin Offerings With PayPal Pact
January 09, 2025

Digital lender FV Bank is expanding its stablecoin capabilities via a partnership with PayPal. 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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Gensler Says Crypto Oversight Still Essential
January 08, 2025

Gary Gensler will step down as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jan. 20 with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Fidelity: Governments Will Be ‘Significant’ Bitcoin Investors in 2025
January 08, 2025

This year will likely see more governments and central banks purchase bitcoin. 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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Ripple Adopts Chainlink Standard for Better Stablecoin Pricing Data
January 07, 2025

Ripple says it has begun leveraging the Chainlink standard, a move designed to provide “high-quality pricing data” around its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
January 07, 2025

The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Court Docs Show Regulator’s Crypto Freeze Was More Warning Than Ban
January 06, 2025

There has been a quiet uproar happening in the crypto space, and it’s not bitcoin’s surging price. 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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Ripple Refocuses on US Amid ‘Trump Bull Market’
January 06, 2025

In 2023, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company was looking outside the United States for new workers. Now, he’s changed his tune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...