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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UK Edges Closer to Crypto Regulation With New Parliament Panel
January 07, 2022

The U.K. has upped its influence on the country’s cryptocurrency sector with the launch of a bipartisan group of lawmakers intent on regulating the budding digital currency market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Messaging App Signal Rolls Out Crypto Payments
January 07, 2022

The messaging app Signal has rolled out an option that lets users make cryptocurrency payments, something the platform said it was testing last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Norton Blasted for Cryptomining Package
January 07, 2022

Software maker Norton is under attack for adding an apparently hard-to-remove crypto mining software — Norton Crypto — to the Norton 360 antivirus software suite.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Customers Locked Out of Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Coinsuper
January 07, 2022

Customers of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsuper say they’ve been unable to withdraw money or tokens from the platform for several weeks, with some of them now reporting the matter to law enforcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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New York State Department of Financial Services Hires Virtual Currency Chief
January 06, 2022

Peter Marton has become the new virtual currency chief for the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Marton announced on LinkedIn Wednesday (Jan. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin’s New Headwind: ESG Investors Double Down on Its ‘Staggering’ Pollution
January 06, 2022

In February, Elon Musk made a big stir in the bitcoin community by announcing Tesla would soon start accepting bitcoin in payment for its cars. He made an even bigger stir three months later when he reversed the payment policy, citing environmental concerns. Get the...

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Crypto Crime Up 79% Against Transaction Volume Surge of 567%
January 06, 2022

The widespread adoption of cryptocurrency broke transaction volume records in 2021, but the 567% surge had a magnetic pull on cybercriminals, who turned to the blockchain for scamming and thievery, according to preliminary data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Estonia’s Crypto Ban Denial Highlights Regulatory Battle Lines
January 05, 2022

Estonia’s Ministry of Finance announced Sunday (Jan. 2) that it is not banning the private ownership of cryptocurrencies. 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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An $11M Crypto Crowdfunded Golf Course Highlights DeFi’s Big Holes
January 05, 2022

ConstitutionDAO raised $47 million to buy a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, with token buyers getting the right to vote to do, well, something with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...