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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Ethereum’s Market Value Tops $500B, Is Now Worth More Than Visa, JPMorgan
October 21, 2021

Ethereum has temporarily flipped market caps for JPMorgan and Visa on Thursday (Oct. 21) after several bullish catalysts, a report said. 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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Startup Worldcoin Wants to Scan Users’ Eyes to Give Out Free Crypto
October 21, 2021

Worldcoin, a new startup that purports to hand out free cryptocurrency through iris scans, has attracted $25 million in funding from various investors, CNBC reported on Thursday (Oct. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Banks Understand Crypto’s B2B Potential But Will Take ‘Baby Steps’ All the Way
October 21, 2021

A growing number of businesses around the world are considering the use of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets for operational and transactional purposes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Regulating Crypto: Is It Different – Or Is It the Same?
October 21, 2021

Cryptocurrencies need new regulations. Or cryptocurrencies need regulations built on top of old ones. 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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China’s Pressure Ahead of CBDC Rollout Points to Privacy Issues
October 20, 2021

China is pushing for its digital yuan to be more widely distributed and for consumers to have more exposure. 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...

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Coinbase Pro Expands to Accept Transfers From ARPA, AUCTION and PERP
October 19, 2021

Coinbase is rolling out the availability to transfer ARPA Chain, Bounce and Perpetual Protocol into users’ Coinbase Pro accounts, according to a company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Marqeta Offers Card Solutions for Crypto Leaders 
October 19, 2021

The card issuing platform Marqeta is powering cryptocurrency products for platforms that include Coinbase, Fold, Shakepay and Bakkt.  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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The Great Crypto Debate: It’s Different This Time, Or Maybe Not
October 19, 2021

Cryptocurrencies will displace fiat. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing...

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NY Crypto Lending Crackdown Targets Five Platforms
October 18, 2021

New York has ordered two cryptocurrency lending platforms to cease activities and warned three others to hand over information about how their businesses operate, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James said in a Monday (Oct. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...