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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Brazil Outlaws Crypto Remittances From FX Companies
May 03, 2026

Brazil has forbidden electronic foreign exchange (eFX) companies from using cryptocurrencies to settle overseas remittances. 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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Crypto Firms Keep Stablecoin Rewards Under Senate Deal
May 03, 2026

Lawmakers have reportedly struck an important agreement on the way toward finalizing new 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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Agora Seeks US Bank Charter to Scale Digital Dollars
April 30, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Agora Finance has filed for a national trust bank charter as it looks to build its business in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Meta Begins Offering Stablecoin Payments to Creators
April 30, 2026

Meta has begun offering stablecoin payouts to a limited group of creators. 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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Why the Anchorage CEO Wants 3,999 Crypto Bank Competitors
April 30, 2026

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Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud
April 29, 2026

With fraud on the rise, the Canadian government is proposing a ban on crypto ATMs. 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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The Hidden Problem Slowing Community Banks’ Crypto Adoption
April 29, 2026

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Inside the Race to Bring Stablecoins to the Checkout Counter
April 28, 2026

The winners in crypto payments may not be the most innovative, but the least disruptive. 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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Fidelity Report Signals Digital Asset Recovery
April 27, 2026

The digital assets market may be about to stabilize, Fidelity Digital Assets said in a report published Monday (April 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....