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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Stablecoins Hit Record $190 Billion on X-Border Payment Optimism
November 27, 2024

Stablecoins have achieved a record market value amid optimism about their use in cross-border payments. 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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UK Targets 2026 for Crypto Rules as Digital Asset Ownership Climbs
November 26, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority published its cryptocurrency regulation roadmap amid increasing digital asset ownership. 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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Report: Cantor Fitzgerald Seeks Tether’s Support for Bitcoin Lending Project
November 25, 2024

Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly seeking support for its planned $2 billion bitcoin lending project from Tether. 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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Report: Trump Company Considers Adding Crypto Payments and Trading
November 21, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media & Technology (TMTG), reportedly filed a trademark application Monday (Nov. 18) for a service called TruthFi that would be a platform for cryptocurrency payments, financial custody services and trading in digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK to Consider Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Crypto Sector
November 21, 2024

The United Kingdom reportedly will consider a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector in early 2025. 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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Coinbase Wallet Introduces Rewards Program for USDC Holders
November 20, 2024

Coinbase Wallet has begun letting users of its USDC stablecoin earn rewards. 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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Report: Trump’s Social Media Company in Talks to Buy Crypto-Trading Firm Bakkt
November 18, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s Trump Media & Technology (TMTG) is reportedly in advanced talks to buy cryptocurrency trading venue Bakkt. 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...

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Crypto Crackdowns Could Take Back Seat to Immigration Under Trump
November 17, 2024

Expect the U.S. government to scale back enforcement of the cryptocurrency sector under the new administration. 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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Prosecutor Says US Attorney’s Office Will Pursue Fewer Crypto Cases
November 15, 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan reportedly will pursue fewer cases related to 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...