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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Bakkt Inks Deal With DTR to Become Crypto, Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider
May 12, 2025

In today’s operating environment, adaptability is more than a competitive edge. It can mean the difference between survival and insolvency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins: Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Markets Is ‘Key Priority’
May 12, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Monday (May 12) that the commission must consider regulatory changes to accommodate on-chain securities and other crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Deutsche Bank Analysts: US Regulation ‘Could Cement Stablecoin Legitimacy’
May 12, 2025

Stablecoins are entering the mainstream, two Deutsche Bank analysts wrote in a report provided to PYMNTS. 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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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Plans to Go Public
May 12, 2025

American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency firm backed by the Trump family, plans to go public. 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: Stablecoin Market Could Hit $3.7 Trillion by 2030
May 12, 2025

Could the stablecoin market someday surpass the larger cryptocurrency ecosystem? 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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Report: Meta Considering Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
May 12, 2025

Meta is reportedly considering adopting stablecoins as a way to make cross-border 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....

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Currency.com CEO: Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Global Demand for Stablecoins
May 12, 2025

As global trade reels from ongoing disruptions, businesses and institutions are being forced to reimagine how value moves across borders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Democratic Senators Seek Answers About Any Ties Between Binance and Trump Family Ventures
May 09, 2025

Four Democratic Senators reportedly said Friday (May 9) that they want answers from government officials about any ties between the digital asset ventures related to the family of President Donald Trump and cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which pleaded guilty in November 2023 to charges that it...

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US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Legislation Over Trump Memecoin Controversy
May 08, 2025

A bill to promote stablecoins was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Thursday (May 8) over political disagreements and controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, according to reporting from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...