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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Witnesses Warn of Crypto Exodus Without Swift Passage of CLARITY Act
June 04, 2025

The newly introduced CLARITY Act would help define and give shape to the digital asset ecosystem, while creating a market structure that protects stakeholders, crypto industry participants and observers told U.S. lawmakers Wednesday (June 4).   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Going From Zero to Crypto: How Banks and PSPs Can Approach Stablecoins
June 03, 2025

Outside of perhaps AI, few technologies have generated as much curiosity and confusion as stablecoins have within payments and commerce over the past 18 months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Rulemaking Has FinTech Rushing in, TradFi Waiting to See
June 02, 2025

The only thing more complicated than paying with cryptocurrency appears to be regulating it. 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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Stripe Co-Founder: Banks ‘Very Interested’ in Stablecoin Use
June 01, 2025

Payments firm Stripe has reportedly held initial talks with banks about using stablecoins.  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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Documents Show SEC Taking Anti-Crypto Staking Stance
June 01, 2025

U.S. regulators are reportedly scrutinizing plans by two firms to launch cryptocurrency ETFs. 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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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Binance and Founder Changpeng Zhao
May 29, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (May 29) that it has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Binance entities and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Ex-CFPB Director Chopra Says ‘Big Tech’ Shouldn’t Issue Stablecoins
May 29, 2025

Does the U.S. consumer have a potential stablecoin problem? 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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French Hill Introduces Bill to Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital Assets
May 29, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill of Arkansas introduced a bill Thursday (May 29) that would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Report: Santander’s Openbank Applies for Licenses to Offer Crypto Services
May 29, 2025

Banco Santander SA is reportedly considering offering a stablecoin and providing its digital bank’s retail clients with access to cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....