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 Rules That ‘Covered’ Stablecoins Are Not Securities
April 06, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that stablecoins, generally speaking, are not securities. 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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PayPal and Venmo Add Chainlink and Solana to Cryptocurrency Offerings
April 04, 2025

PayPal and Venmo users can now buy, hold, sell and transfer two more cryptocurrencies — Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) — directly in their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Tariff Turbulence Hits Crypto: Short-Term Volatility Masks Potential Long-Term Gains
April 03, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements sent shock waves through global markets, the cryptocurrency sector found itself caught in the crossfire, raising questions about the long-term implications for crypto and blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Crypto Executives Push Congress to Allow Stablecoin Issuers to Pay Interest
April 03, 2025

Some crypto executives are reportedly pushing Congress to allow stablecoin issuers to pay interest on their U.S. dollar-pegged tokens. 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 Prices Slip as Tariffs Rattle Investors
April 03, 2025

U.S cryptocurrency stocks fell in early trading Thursday (April 3) following the latest White House tariffs. 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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Fidelity Launches IRA That Allows Direct Investments in Crypto
April 02, 2025

Fidelity Investments has launched a new IRA plan that lets investors directly invest in crypto, including bitcoin, ether and litecoin. 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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Ripple Begins Adding RLUSD Stablecoin to Cross-Border Payment Solution
April 02, 2025

Ripple has integrated its U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into its cross-border payment solution, Ripple 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...

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Circle Sets Sights on IPO Amid Easing Crypto Regulations
April 01, 2025

Crypto is going mainstream in America, and it’s not an April Fools’ joke. 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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Trump Brothers’ Crypto Mining Venture American Bitcoin to Go Public
April 01, 2025

American Bitcoin Corp., a joint venture announced Monday (March 31) by bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 and an investor group that includes President Donald Trump’s two older sons, reportedly plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...