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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What Happens Now That Crypto Has Plugged Into the Fed’s Payments System?
March 04, 2026

The financial system in the United States can be separated into two periods. 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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Kraken First Digital Asset Bank to Gain Fed Payment Rail Access
March 04, 2026

Kraken says its digital asset bank has been granted a Federal Reserve master account. 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...

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Coinbase CEO Wins Trump’s Support in Crypto Bill Battle
March 04, 2026

Coinbase has reportedly gotten the White House’s backing in a battle over pending cryptocurrency legislation. 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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CFTC Prepares to Allow Perpetual Crypto Futures Within Weeks
March 03, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to allow perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies within weeks, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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NY Fed: Banks Holding Stablecoin Deposits Are Lending Less
March 03, 2026

As digital dollars move onto blockchains, what happens to the banks that still sit at the center of the financial system? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Visa and Bridge Aim to Bring Stablecoin Cards to Over 100 Countries
March 03, 2026

Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned stablecoin infrastructure platform Bridge. 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...

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SoFi Stablecoin to Power Faster Global Money Movement for Mastercard Users
March 03, 2026

SoFi Technologies’ U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin SoFiUSD is set to be enabled as a settlement option across Mastercard’s global payments network. 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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Crypto Investors Cautious as Iran Conflict Continues
March 02, 2026

Conflict in the Middle East is making digital assets traders more cautious, Bloomberg News reported Monday (March 2). 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...

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Crypto Sector Suffers Exodus of Reliable Retail Investors
March 01, 2026

Retail investors are reportedly leaving the cryptocurrency sector, robbing the industry of a dependable driver. 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,...