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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Crypto Wallets Just Got Rebuilt for a World Run by AI
May 11, 2026

Banks require a government-issued ID. Credit cards require a physical applicant. Payment processors require multifactor authentication from a person. An artificial intelligence agent has none of those things. Traditional financial infrastructure was built around human account holders, with know-your-customer rules, signatures and liability frameworks tied...

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Crypto’s Defining Week Arrives as Senate Pushes CLARITY Act Forward
May 11, 2026

There may be few days as important to crypto in the U.S. as this coming Thursday (May 14). 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...

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Anchorage Digital Ends USDG Promotion to Assert Stablecoin Neutrality
May 11, 2026

Anchorage Digital will take a less active role in the Global Dollar Network as it becomes a white-label stablecoin issuer for more companies and takes a more neutral stance on individual stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Monday (May 11), citing its interview with Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan...

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Crypto.com Wins Government Payment License From UAE
May 11, 2026

Crypto.com says United Arab Emirates residents can now use its platform to make government payments in cryptocurrency. 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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Circle Launches AI Tools and Raises $222 Million in Token Sale
May 11, 2026

Circle has raised $222 million from the presale of the native token of its new blockchain. 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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FDIC and OCC Both Want to Be Stablecoins’ New Boss
May 10, 2026

Washington has decided that stablecoins are too significant, economically and systemically, to remain outside the regulatory perimeter. Now comes the rulemaking. 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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Senate Puts Long-Stalled Crypto Bill on This Week’s Agenda
May 10, 2026

U.S. senators are preparing to take up legislation establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. 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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Binance Says Crypto Platforms Fill In for Banks in Emerging Markets
May 10, 2026

New research from Binance finds that users in emerging markets are fueling global cryptocurrency adoption.  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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Coinbase’s Reinvention Hits a Wall With $394 Million Quarterly Loss
May 07, 2026

As crypto gained ground in both Washington and Wall Street over the past two years, Coinbase worked to position itself as the mature face of the crypto industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...