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 Exchange Bitzlato Founder Charged With Unlicensed Money Transmitting
January 18, 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has had assets seized and its founder arrested in the United States. 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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Crypto Industry Continues Balancing Contagion With Cleanup Post-FTX
January 18, 2023

Crypto continues battling through a historic shock to its system, while industry lessons accumulate. 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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Coinbase Suspends Business in Japan
January 18, 2023

Coinbase has put its Japanese operations on hold as the cryptocurrency industry continues to struggle. 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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Portugal’s Bison Bank, Sygnum Launch Fully Regulated B2B Crypto Offering
January 17, 2023

Portuguese regulators have granted the country’s first central bank-issued crypto license to Bison Bank. 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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Bitcoin Rallies to Pre-FTX Levels as Exchange’s Creditors Find Billions
January 17, 2023

Bitcoin broke $21,000 for the first time this year, and FTX’s management uncovered more assets. 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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N26 Launches Crypto Trading in 5 European Countries
January 17, 2023

The German neobank N26 has launched its crypto trading service in five new markets. 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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Silvergate Reports $1B Loss After Crypto’s ‘Transformational Shift’
January 17, 2023

Crypto-centric bank Silvergate says the industry’s continued downturn led to a $1 billion quarterly loss. 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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‘Translating Issues’ Delay Vote on EU Crypto Law
January 17, 2023

Technical issues are reportedly behind the second delay surrounding the passage of the EU’s landmark crypto legislation. 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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Former FTX US President Brett Harrison Starting New Company, Denies Fraud
January 16, 2023

The former president of FTX is blasting the failed crypto exchange and its founder as he pivots to raising fresh funds for his new venture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...