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.

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Elon Musk’s Father Joins Ranks of Meme Coin Minters
January 31, 2025

Add Elon Musk’s father to the list of the world’s meme coin creators. 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....

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Making Sense of Meme Coins, Digital Assets and Crypto’s Future
January 31, 2025

The debate over whether cryptocurrency markets are a “casino,” or whether digital assets can be a valuable financial innovation has yet to find a comprehensive, scalable answer as the industry continues to evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Meet Lawyers to Secure Trump Pardon for Son
January 31, 2025

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump. 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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Kraken Resumes U.S. Crypto Staking Following SEC-Ordered Shutdown
January 30, 2025

Kraken says it is bringing its crypto staking offering back to the U.S. 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....

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Trump Media Enters FinTech Space With Truth.Fi Launch
January 29, 2025

The Trump Media company is moving into the financial service/FinTech space. 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...

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Trumpcoins, Global Growth and Regulatory Battles Defined Crypto This Week
January 29, 2025

Political favor, institutional acceptance and regulatory scrutiny are increasingly colliding to redefine the digital asset landscape. 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...

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Kraken Debuts Instant Crypto Payments Offering Kraken Pay
January 29, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken now lets users make payments with their accounts. 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...

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Trump Product Websites Begin Taking Presidential Meme Coin as Payment
January 29, 2025

Websites selling products with President Donald Trump’s brand are now accepting the $TRUMP meme coin as payment. 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...

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Czech National Bank Plans Multi-Billion Euro Bitcoin Purchase
January 29, 2025

The governor of the Czech National Bank reportedly wants to invest in bitcoin. 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...