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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Crypto Payments Must Be as Easy as Using a Card at Checkout to Succeed
September 28, 2022

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Today in Crypto: California Targets 11 Firms for Alleged Securities Violations; FTX.US President Brett Harrison...
September 27, 2022

In a speech at a conference on finance tokenization, François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France, said the bank is working on a series of CBDC projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Stablecoins Seeks to Break into Gig Economy
September 27, 2022

As the gig economy explodes and goes global, companies are finding it necessary to pay people farther and farther abroad, which can get more and more complex the farther you go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Expanding Crypto Lender Nexo Secures U.S. Banking Charter
September 27, 2022

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Gemini, Betterment Team to Offer Crypto Investment Portfolios
September 27, 2022

U.K. cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has formed a partnership with digital investment advisor Betterment to offer crypto investment portfolios. 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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Robinhood Releases Beta Version of Web3 Wallet
September 27, 2022

Robinhood has released a beta version of its Web3 wallet called Robinhood Wallet that will enable users to control their cryptocurrency, trade and swap crypto with no network fees and access the decentralized web. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bankrupt Crypto Firm Voyager Sold to FTX for $1.4B
September 27, 2022

Voyager Digital will sell its assets to cryptocurrency exchange FTX for $1.4 billion, the struggling crypto lender announced late Monday (Sept. 26). 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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U.S. State Regulators Charge Nexo Group For Not Registering Product
September 26, 2022

Eight U.S. state regulators have charged cryptocurrency lender Nexo Group, saying it has failed to register its Earn Interest Product, a Reuters report said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hackers Exploit Ethereum Address Weakness, Grab Nearly $1M
September 26, 2022

Around $950,000 in cryptocurrency has been stolen from an Ethereum address, exploiting a vulnerability similar to another recent attack on market maker Wintermute that took $160 million, a report from Decrypt said Monday (Sept. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...