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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Sen. Toomey Criticizes SEC on Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Stablecoin Oversight
July 28, 2022

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., on Wednesday (July 27) criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its approach to cryptocurrency, which he said has harmed both financial innovation and American consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Hackers Force a $4B Question: Can DeFi Ever Be Safe?
July 28, 2022

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Crypto Platform Calypso Pay Teams With WatchData
July 28, 2022

Crypto processing platform Calypso Pay has launched Tron Mass Payouts in conjunction with WatchData, a platform that helps web3 developers interact with the blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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South Korea’s Crypto ‘Kimchi Premium’ Suspected in $3.4B FX Investigation
July 28, 2022

When people talk about illicit Korean cryptocurrency transactions, people tend to think of North Korean hackers stealing billions in bitcoin to fund the country’s nuclear weapons program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Thai Crypto Exchange Zipmex Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
July 28, 2022

Zipmex is seeking bankruptcy protection in Singapore, the Thailand-based cryptocurrency exchange said Wednesday (July 27). 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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Today in Crypto: Japanese Crypto Businesses Seek Tax Cuts; Crypto Trading Drops Amid SEC Probe...
July 27, 2022

Japanese crypto lobbying groups will ask the government to ease up on corporate tax rules they say are stunting growth for the industry, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (July 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Crypto Regulation Weekly: SEC Targets Coinbase as CFTC Prepares to Take Lead
July 27, 2022

Reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will sue publicly listed crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly selling unregistered securities to the general public signal that the agency is making its strongest push yet to rein in the cryptocurrency industry under its jurisdiction. Get the...

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CFPB’s Chopra Warns About Real-Time Crypto Payments
July 27, 2022

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Cathie Woods’ Ark Jumps Ship as Coinbase’s SEC Woes Threaten Crypto Payments
July 27, 2022

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s troubles have been growing for some time as its stock price followed earnings off a cliff in Q1, a massive round of layoffs hit, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday (July 26) leaked that it’s the target of...