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 Backs Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial
September 17, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is getting into the cryptocurrency business. 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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Chainalysis: India Leads Crypto Adoption Despite Regulatory Pressure
September 15, 2024

Efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency sector have not hurt India’s adoption of the digital currency. 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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Bankman-Fried Says ‘Rush to Judgment’ Prevented Fair Trial
September 15, 2024

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried wants a new trial, arguing a federal judge hamstrung his defense. 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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eToro Pares Down Crypto Biz in $1.5 Million SEC Settlement
September 12, 2024

Cryptocurrency trading platform eToro has agreed to pay a $1.5 million government settlement. 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...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
September 11, 2024

Cryptocurrencies were created to address supposed pain points across the financial system. 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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Singapore’s Stablecoin Payments Approach Record $1 Billion
September 11, 2024

Singapore is reportedly growing increasingly fond of stablecoin 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Mastercard’s Crypto Debit Card Integrates With Apple and Google Pay
September 06, 2024

More than half a billion people own crypto, primarily as a speculative investment. 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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Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy
September 04, 2024

Coinbase reportedly plans to continue its “elevated policy spend” through the U.S. presidential election and beyond. 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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OKX Names Grab’s Gracie Lin to Head Singapore Crypto Exchange
September 02, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has appointed Grab executive Gracie Lin as CEO of its Singapore operations. 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,...