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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Trump Tells Digital Asset Summit Attendees US Will ‘Dominate Crypto’
March 20, 2025

President Donald Trump told a digital asset conference Thursday (March 20) that the United States is going to “dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bakkt Ditches Custody Business, Names New Co-CEO, and Bets Everything on Crypto
March 19, 2025

Bakkt Holdings is blowing it all up and starting fresh. 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 this...

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Ripple CEO: SEC Drops Case in ‘Resounding’ Victory for Crypto
March 19, 2025

The Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple has concluded, according to that company’s CEO. 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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Keeping Stablecoins Stable is Complicated: Why CFOs Need to Pay Attention
March 19, 2025

Stablecoins couldn’t have chosen a better name. Compared to other, more volatile cryptocurrencies that have traditionally defined crypto markets, stablecoins have positioned themselves as a trusted, e.g. stable, and comparatively safe avenue for digital asset exploration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bakkt Suffers Major Setback as Bank Partners Drop Platform
March 18, 2025

A growth strategy that relies heavily on strategic partnerships can be derailed when those partnerships come to a close. 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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The Stablecoin Market Is $220 Billion. Are Businesses Actually Using Them?
March 17, 2025

For years, stablecoins served as the backbone of cryptocurrency trading, providing liquidity and stability in crypto’s famously volatile 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...

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ECB: US Embrace of Crypto Could Trigger Financial Crisis
March 16, 2025

A European Central Bank (ECB) official says America’s embrace of cryptocurrency and non-bank finance could backfire. 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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Making Sense of MiCA Regulation’s Impact Across Crypto Markets
March 14, 2025

The initial contrast between the rules-based approach to cryptocurrency in the European Union and the enforcement-driven strategy in the United States was once thought to shape the global crypto industry’s trajectory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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The GENIUS Act: A Step Toward Stablecoin Clarity or Regulatory Ambiguity?
March 12, 2025

The mania in Washington around financial services regulation has settled a bit. In fact, the focus has now turned toward a decidedly traditional function in the nation’s capital, and that’s legislating. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...