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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Altcoins Threaten to ‘Wither Away’ Amid Bitcoin’s Ascendency
June 30, 2025

So far, this has been a great year for cryptocurrency. Or at least one form of 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...

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Crypto Custodian Anchorage Phasing Out USDC Use
June 29, 2025

Cryptocurrency custodian Anchorage Digital has decided it will stop supporting the popular USDC stablecoin. 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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The Stablecoin Ledger This Week: Balancing Innovation With Oversight
June 27, 2025

As 2025 reaches its midpoint, stablecoins sit at a rare confluence of opportunity and uncertainty. 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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Global Watchdog FATF Says Most On-Chain Illicit Activity Involves Stablecoins
June 26, 2025

The growing adoption of stablecoins and other virtual assets (VAs) “could amplify illicit finance risks,” the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said Thursday (June 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Circle’s Post-IPO Surge Resumes as Investors Eye Coinbase
June 26, 2025

Stablecoin-issuer Circle’s stock climbed again Thursday (June 26) following a dip this 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Stablecoins ‘Perform Poorly’ as Money and Could Face Uphill Payments Battle
June 26, 2025

When Mastercard announced Monday (June 23) that it is partnering with Paxos to advance the Global Dollar Network, the move added more weight to stablecoin payments, a trend reshaping financial infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Barclays Imposes Ban on Crypto Transactions With Bank Cards
June 26, 2025

Barclays is set to block its customers from making cryptocurrency transactions with their Barclays cards. 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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Citi UK CEO: Regulators Should Not Force Crypto Into Shadow Banking Sector
June 26, 2025

Citi UK CEO Tiina Lee reportedly said Thursday (June 26) that regulators should not place restrictions on banks’ cryptocurrency holdings that are so “prohibitive” that those assets are driven into the shadow banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ordered to Consider Crypto as Asset for Mortgages
June 25, 2025

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been ordered to consider cryptocurrency as an asset for single-family mortgage loan risk assessments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....