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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Zero Hash Begins Integrating Ripple’s USD Stablecoin
February 05, 2025

Cryptocurrency and stablecoin infrastructure platform Zero Hash is integrating Ripple’s RLUSD 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 Today. By...

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Crypto’s Green Light? SEC Pledges ‘Common Sense’ Rules
February 05, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is changing its tune on crypto, and the industry is thrilled. 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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GOP Senator Sponsors Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
February 04, 2025

A Republican senator is backing legislation to create a framework for 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. By...

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Coinbase Pushes US to Pave Way for Bank-Crypto Partnerships
February 04, 2025

Coinbase is reportedly lobbying American regulators to make bank-cryptocurrency partnerships more feasible. 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...

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Trump Meme Coin Generates Over $86 Million in Trading Fees
February 03, 2025

The $TRUMP meme coin reportedly generated between $86 million and $100 million in trading fees by Thursday (Jan. 30). 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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Coinbase Says VASP Approval Makes It UK’s Biggest Registered Crypto Company
February 03, 2025

Coinbase says it is now the largest registered digital assets company in the U.K. 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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Got Digital Assets? The Weird, the Wild and the Whatever Coins
February 01, 2025

Everyone seems to have their own digital asset these days — from Elon Musk’s favorite meme token, Dogecoin, to the newly “minted” Trump Coin. If there’s an inside joke or an influencer obsession in play, odds are someone’s slapping a blockchain on it en route...

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Tether Reportedly Made $13 Billion In Profits in 2024
January 31, 2025

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it made $13 billion in profits during 2024. 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...

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Kraken Revenue More Than Doubled During 2024 Crypto Boom
January 31, 2025

Last year’s cryptocurrency boom was very good news for the Kraken exchange. 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...