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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The Open Network Blockchain Grows Along with Associated Firm Telegram
July 07, 2024

In the world of cryptocurrency, a project with ties to the popular messaging app Telegram has been making waves this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Report: Successful Crypto Hacks Double in Size Since 2023
July 05, 2024

By the middle of 2023, hackers had stolen $657 million in cryptocurrency. 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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Visa and Tangem Unveil Combined Payment Card-Crypto Wallet
July 05, 2024

Switzerland-based cryptocurrency wallet maker Tangem AG has launched a payments partnership with Visa. 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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Crypto’s Three Priorities for 2024: Interoperability, Acceptance, Regulation
July 04, 2024

Halfway through 2024, and the cryptocurrency and blockchain space finds itself at a critical juncture.  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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Singapore Bank DBS Forges Stablecoin Custody Pact With Paxos
July 02, 2024

Singapore’s DBS Bank is reportedly set to begin a custody service for stablecoin reserves. 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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Digital Asset Fund Outflows Slow, Signaling ‘Sentiment Is Turning’
July 01, 2024

Digital asset funds have seen outflows for three consecutive weeks, although the outflow slowed during the most recent week. 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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As MiCA Goes Live, Is Crypto Entering Its Regulation Era?
July 01, 2024

Crypto and Web3 firms have been asking for more regulatory clarity for years. 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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Circle Attains EMI License From France, Achieves MiCA Compliance
July 01, 2024

Circle has attained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the French banking authority, thereby achieving compliance with the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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This Week in Web3: Mt Gox Bitcoin and Crypto’s Future
June 28, 2024

The 2014 collapse of Mt. Gox served as one of the first, big crypto scandals. 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,...