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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Ukraine War Tests Crypto’s Ability to Skirt Government Controls
March 14, 2022

From its founding, the core tenet of bitcoin is that cryptocurrency is a borderless, un-censorable tool of payments that is free from the control of governments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU Crypto Regulation Still Faces Long Legislative Road Despite Vote 
March 14, 2022

The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will vote around noon ET (5 p.m. CET) Monday (March 14) on the draft of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, which faces a long road ahead before it becomes law, even if the committee approves the text...

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Today in Crypto: Russians Turn to UAE to Liquidate Crypto; New York Proposes 3-Year Ban...
March 13, 2022

The Bank of Israel has published a draft regulation regarding the risks associated with virtual currency and money laundering and terrorist financing, according to a March 10 press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Over 99% of Bitcoin Volume Comes From $100K+ Transactions
March 13, 2022

A new report says over 99% of bitcoin volume comes from cryptocurrency transactions over $100,000, IntoTheBlock wrote Friday (March 11). 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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Stripe Jumps Back Into Crypto Payments Processing
March 11, 2022

Four years after walking away from the space, international payments processing giant Stripe has returned to the crypto fold. An enthusiasm for Web3 is a part of the decision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK Watchdog Orders Crypto ATM Agents to Pull Plugs
March 11, 2022

All of the cryptocurrency ATMs currently available in the U.K. are operating illegally and are being warned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to cease operations immediately or face further action, the watchdog said in a statement on Friday (March 11). Get the Full Story...

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Today in Data: Behind the U.S. Cryptocurrency Executive Order
March 11, 2022

U.S. Treasury wants to launch crypto literacy education for potential investors. Plus, Biden looks to fast-track cryptocurrency policy with executive order and crypto businesses embrace the crypto executive order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin-Friendly Senator Reveals Details of Crypto Regulation Bill
March 11, 2022

One of the biggest problems bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies face as a mechanism for making payments is taxation, an issue so complex that they make it beyond impractical on a day-to-day basis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dubai Introduces Virtual Asset Regs, Establishes Regulator
March 11, 2022

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said the country has adopted its first law governing digital assets and established an agency to regulate the sector, Reuters reported Wednesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...