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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Thailand Bans Cryptocurrency Use
March 23, 2022

Thailand has banned the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services, noting tokens could pose a threat. 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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Today in Crypto: Coincheck to Go Public After SPAC Merger; UK Watchdog Flags 50 Crypto...
March 22, 2022

Coincheck, the Japanese crypto marketplace, will merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, in order to go public on Nasdaq, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Crypto Basics Series: The Tokenomics of Crypto
March 22, 2022

When crypto folks talk about “tokenomics,” they tend to mean things specific to the design of a specific token that will affect its price. So, things like what’s the maximum number of tokens, how they are mined or minted, and how many the designers are...

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Today in Crypto: HubSpot Reports Data Breach; Crypto Sector Under Scrutiny Over Russia Sanctions; Tennis...
March 21, 2022

HubSpot, a tool used to manage marketing campaigns and onboard new users, has reported a data breach that exposed information about users on BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, NYDIG and Circle, Coindesk reported Monday (March 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Is Bored Ape Yacht Club’s New Memecoin In the Doghouse Or Doge House?
March 21, 2022

Bored Ape Yacht Club developer Yuga Labs may be the creator of the hottest NFT avatar collectable, but whether it has broad enough shoulders to turn the brand into a true memecoin remains to be seen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Malaysian Minister: Bitcoin Should Be Legal Tender
March 21, 2022

Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency should become legal tender in Malaysia, according to the deputy minister of the country’s Communications and Multimedia Ministry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in Crypto: FTX Head ‘Frustrated’ With Industry Sanctions Messaging; Hubspot Data Breach Prompts Crypto...
March 20, 2022

Communications from the crypto industry around Russian sanctions have been “counterproductive,” according to FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried, Reuters wrote Friday (March 18). 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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Warren Crypto Bill Would Cast Wide Net in Fight to Enforce Sanctions
March 18, 2022

Is the author of open-source computer code used in the cryptocurrency industry really a ‘‘digital asset transaction facilitator” responsible for violating Russian sanctions? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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US Treasury Undersecretary: Small Rise in Illegal Crypto Transactions
March 18, 2022

U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nellie Liang said there’s been a rise in digital assets enabling illegal financial transactions since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but the volume is too low to help Moscow elude sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...