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.

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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,...

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Morgan Stanley Wants to Build the Back Office of Tokenized Real-World Assets
February 27, 2026

Digital assets have gotten boring enough that their growth is now buried in procedural filings, not viral social media headlines. 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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This Week in Stablecoins: FinTech, Big Tech and Regulation
February 27, 2026

Stablecoins are out there; now they just need to work. The next phase for stablecoins may focus less on issuance and more on interoperability in practice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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OCC Proposes Reserve and Risk Rules for Stablecoins
February 26, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a proposed rulemaking to implement the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin legislation that was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mastercard Brings MetaMask Crypto Payments to US Shoppers
February 26, 2026

Consensys made its cryptocurrency card, MetaMask Card, generally available in the United States, enabling users to pay with crypto anywhere Mastercard is accepted, online or in-store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Truist Offers Crypto Trading to Private Wealth Clients
February 25, 2026

Truist’s private wealth business is expanding into cryptocurrency investments, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. 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...

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Coinbase Pursues ‘Everything Exchange’ Concept With US Stock Trading Debut
February 24, 2026

Coinbase now offers stock trading to everyone in the United States, allowing its users to trade stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) alongside the crypto the platform already handled. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...