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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Two-Thirds of FI Execs Don’t Think Their Firms Understand Crypto and Blockchain Very Well
January 03, 2022

Financial institutions’ (FIs’) blockchain and cryptocurrency implementation roadmaps are, in a sense, all over the map. FIs cite nine different factors as important drivers of these plans, according to Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Global Business, a PYMNTS and Circle collaboration based on surveys of executives at...

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Today in Crypto: Kudo Notches $4M to Bring On-Chain Identity to Crypto; It’s Catwalk Time...
December 28, 2021

In today’s top crypto news, the metaverse took the spotlight as metaverse identity issuance protocol Kudo Money raised millions to bring on-chain identity to mainstream cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Crypto Execs, Senators Support Limited Regulations
December 28, 2021

Cryptocurrency executives and at least two U.S. Senators who own bitcoin may be on the same page when it comes to regulations: keep them to the minimum.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
December 28, 2021

Russia may soon regulate 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 completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Dogecoin: The Meme-Coin’s Eight Part ‘Trailmap’ Leads to the Point of Sale
December 27, 2021

The Dogecoin Foundation wants you to take dogecoin seriously. 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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Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
December 27, 2021

To prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Russia is considering restricting the use of debit and credit cards at crypto exchanges, although the option is just one of several being discussed, Forbes reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sen Lummis’ Christmas Present to Crypto: Clear Regulation in the New Year
December 27, 2021

Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to give the crypto industry the Christmas present it wants. 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...

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Arsenal Football Club Crypto Ads ‘Irresponsible,’ Says UK Regulator
December 27, 2021

The Arsenal Football Club (AFC) has been censured for what regulators called irresponsible advertising for crypto-related fan tokens. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the U.K.’s marketing watchdog, said the online promotions “trivialized investment in cryptoassets.” 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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In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
December 24, 2021

The biggest story of cryptocurrency this year is that it went mainstream. 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...