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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Digital Dollars Keep Getting Stuck Outside the Real Economy
January 20, 2026

For millions of people paid in digital dollar stablecoins, the hardest part isn’t getting the money. It’s using 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...

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Pomelo Plans Stablecoin Card After Raising $55 Million
January 20, 2026

Argentinian FinTech Pomelo raised $55 million in new funding. 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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Bermuda Aims to Make Digital Assets Part of Everyday Financial Infrastructure
January 19, 2026

Bermuda says it is set to become “the world’s first fully onchain national economy” with the help of stablecoin issuer Circle and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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WalletConnect Pay CEO Bets Crypto Payments Can Finally Scale at Checkout
January 19, 2026

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Bitcoin Accumulation Among Larger Investors Hits Three-Year High
January 18, 2026

Bitcoin accumulation among medium and large investors is reportedly at a three-year high. 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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Global Crypto Card Payment Volume Reaches $1.5 Billion Per Month
January 16, 2026

Global crypto card payment volume reached $1.5 billion per month in August, up from about $100 million per month in January 2023, Artemis said in a report released Thursday (Jan. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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This Week in Stablecoins: Card Payments, Crypto Policies and Bank Pushback
January 16, 2026

Stablecoins are no longer knocking on the door of mainstream finance. 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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Crypto Industry and Senate Democrats to Plan Call on Stalled Crypto Bill
January 15, 2026

Efforts are reportedly under way to restart the movement of the crypto markets bill that stalled in the Senate on Wednesday (Jan. 14). 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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Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
January 15, 2026

Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. 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...