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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Binance CEO: Crypto and CBDCs Can Coexist
November 02, 2022

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) pose no threat to cryptocurrencies, the head of the planet’s largest crypto exchange said Wednesday (Nov. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Swiss Financial Regulator to Cap Anonymous Crypto Transactions at $1,000 a Month
November 02, 2022

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is extending the scope of its anti-money laundering (AML) ordinance to cover cryptocurrency assets. 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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Crypto and the Circle of Disintermediation
November 01, 2022

Banks have been getting louder and louder about their opposition to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) like the digital dollar over the course of 2022, making clear that they see CBDCs as an existential threat that could disintermediate them from their customers, and the deposits...

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Pick n Pay Expands Crypto Payments in South Africa
November 01, 2022

The South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay announced Tuesday (Nov. 1) that it has completed the first phase of a pilot that allows customers to pay in-store using the Lightning Network bitcoin payment protocol. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crypto Firm Galaxy Digital to Reduce Headcount by 20%
November 01, 2022

In the midst of the “crypto winter,” cryptocurrency financial services company Galaxy Digital is reportedly going to cut at least 20% of its global workforce.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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MoneyGram Introduces New Crypto Trading Service for App Users
November 01, 2022

MoneyGram is expanding its money management tools to cryptocurrency with a new in-app service. 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...

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Visa Teams With Crypto.com on World Cup NFTs
November 01, 2022

Visa is joining forces with Crypto.com to create and promote a series of NFTs inspired by the upcoming World Cup tournament, the company announced Tuesday (Nov. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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BitPay CEO Sees Consumers and Merchants Becoming Crypto-First Natives
November 01, 2022

While using crypto to make payments isn’t exactly common yet, there are signs that consumers’ desire to pay with digital assets is still strong despite the downturn of the crypto winter. Most notably, more merchants are starting to accept it, and more FinTechs are starting...

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Chainalysis Says ‘Crypto Winter’ Hasn’t Discouraged Developing Nations
October 31, 2022

China put in a mighty showing in blockchain data firm Chainalysis’ annual Global Crypto Adoption Index, landing a 10th place ranking despite the country’s total ban on crypto trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...