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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PayPal Scales PYUSD Stablecoin to Reach 70 Countries
March 17, 2026

PayPal said it has expanded the availability of its dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) and now offers it in 70 markets worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Citi Downgrades Crypto Outlook as Digital Asset Legislation Slows
March 17, 2026

Citigroup has reportedly reduced its 12-month forecast for bitcoin and ethereum. 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 Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy After Suspending Transactions
March 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency platform BlockFills says it is seeking bankruptcy protection after suspending client accounts last month. 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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Polymarket Enjoys Boom in Five-Minute Crypto Bets
March 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency traders have reportedly made five-minute bets a big business for prediction market platform Polymarket. 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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Mastercard Moves to Normalize Crypto Inside Its Payments Ecosystem
March 11, 2026

The blockchain technology underpinning cryptocurrency is increasingly becoming divorced from the volatility and speculation of crypto markets themselves. 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...

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Mastercard Teams With Crypto Giants on Blockchain Payment Program
March 11, 2026

Mastercard has launched an initiative aimed at exploring the future of cryptocurrency 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...

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Aon May Have Found Stablecoins’ First Serious Office Job
March 10, 2026

Stablecoins have struggled to gain traction in everyday corporate finance. The obstacle is not the technology itself. It is the way most companies are built to move money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Kraken Fed Approval Is SPDI Bank Model’s Biggest Test Yet
March 10, 2026

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Aon Says Stablecoins Speed Insurance Premium Payments
March 09, 2026

Global professional services firm Aon said Monday (March 9) that it collaborated with Coinbase and Paxos to complete a stablecoin insurance premium payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...