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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SEC Exempts Crypto Interfaces From Broker Registration
April 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (April 13) that it will not object to specified providers of user interfaces for crypto asset transactions creating, offering or operating those interfaces without registering as a broker-dealer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Circle CEO Defends Company’s Response to Stablecoin Hacks
April 13, 2026

Circle’s CEO has reportedly responded to criticism over how his company handles illicit funds. 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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Japan Prepares to Regulate Crypto as a Financial Product
April 12, 2026

Japan is reportedly moving closer to classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products. 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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Kraken Reveals Fed Account Bars Interest and Emergency Lending
April 10, 2026

Crypto exchange Kraken’s limited purpose account granted by the Kansas City Fed has some restrictions designed to mitigate risk, Reuters reported Friday (April 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Treasury Sec’y Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Bill
April 09, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Thursday (April 9) for Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), warning that the current lack of a clear regulatory framework is eroding U.S. leadership in the crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PODCAST: Stablecoins Are Moving Real Money, Just Not That Much of It Yet
April 09, 2026

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Crypto Embraces Regulator-in-the-Loop Strategy as Federal Rules Roll Out
April 08, 2026

Few industries have fates as entwined with their regulatory guardrails as crypto. After all, few industries are as unregulated as crypto has traditionally been. At least in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Circle Launches Managed Payments for Stablecoin Settlement
April 08, 2026

Circle has launched Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments, a new stablecoin settlement solution. 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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Swiss Banks Join Forces on Franc-Based Stablecoin Project
April 08, 2026

A group of Swiss banks are testing a franc-pegged stablecoin in their home country. 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...