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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SEC Undertakes ‘Unprecedented’ Rollback of Crypto Enforcement
March 02, 2025

Has the SEC’s war on the cryptocurrency sector ended in a surrender? 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...

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SEC Division Says Most Meme Coins Are Collectibles, Not Securities
February 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance said Friday (Feb. 28) that most meme coins are not securities. 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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SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Promises Regulatory Framework for Crypto
February 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it dismissed its pending civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. 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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Flexa Adds Tap to Pay Support to Digital Currency Acceptance Platform
February 27, 2025

Flexa has added tap-to-pay support to its digital currency acceptance platform, enabling users to pay with crypto at retail locations using NFC-enabled hardware wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bybit Begins Awarding Bounties for Tracing and Freezing Stolen Crypto
February 26, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has awarded a collective bounty of $4.2 million to five bounty hunters that have helped trace and freeze funds that were stolen from the exchange in a hack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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$800 Billion Loss Rocks Crypto World as Trump-Driven Excitement Wanes
February 26, 2025

Global cryptocurrency markets have lost more than $800 billion in recent weeks. 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...

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This Week in Crypto: Markets Shed $800 Billion but Keep Hope for Mainstream Adoption
February 26, 2025

Volatility is the name of the game when it comes to crypto markets, and this week offered participants more of the same: an $800 billion rout since January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Following Historic Crypto Hack
February 25, 2025

After hitting record highs last year, bitcoin has lost a bit of its luster. 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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Bybit ‘Back to 100%’ After Historic $1.5 Billion Hack
February 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit says it has replenished its reserve following a record-breaking $1.5 billion hack. 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....