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’s Gensler Says Staking May Turn Crypto Into Securities
September 15, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Ethereum’s long awaited “Merge” could turn the cryptocurrency into a security, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in Crypto: Epic Games Lists First NFT Game; Coinbase Debuts US Politician Crypto Scorecard
September 15, 2022

The marketplace for Epic Games has listed its first NFT Web3 title, Mythical Games’ “Blankos Block Party,” a Coindesk report said Thursday (Sept. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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BigCommerce Advances Crypto Payments with BitPay, CoinPayments
September 15, 2022

Open SaaS eCommerce platform BigCommerce is bringing cryptocurrency payment solutions to its clients in select countries through strategic partnerships with the crypto app BitPay and global crypto payment gateway CoinPayments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today in Crypto: FTX Eyes Capital Raise Linked to a Retail Deal, Report Says; Dutch...
September 14, 2022

A man was arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of laundering stolen money using malicious software allegedly linked to Electrum, a crypto wallet service, Coindesk wrote Wednesday (Sept 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Crypto Regulation
September 14, 2022

If you granted one wish to virtually anyone doing business in the cryptocurrency world, and especially those involved in making payments and transferring money, they would likely ask for regulatory certainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in Crypto: Anchorage Digital Backs Japanese Stablecoin; Paxos: LatAm Fastest Growing Region in Crypto...
September 13, 2022

Anchorage Digital, a regulated crypto custody platform, will be supporting a Japanese yen stablecoin, a Coindesk report said Tuesday (Sept 13). 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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Nicholas Quaid, Who Helped Develop Crypto Legislation, Leaves DOJ
September 13, 2022

Nicholas Quaid, who helped develop the regime surrounding crypto crime legislation, is leaving the Department of Justice, Coindesk wrote. 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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Restaurants Ill-Prepared to Meet Demand for Crypto Payments
September 13, 2022

Despite consumers increasingly mixed personal feelings toward cryptocurrencies, PYMNTS data shows that while those who own crypto and are ready to spend it may be in for a surprise if they try to do in their favorite local restaurant. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Crypto Payments Firm RocketFuel, PaymentCloud Team on Merchant Payments Tool
September 13, 2022

Cryptocurrency payments and infrastructure company RocketFuel on Tuesday (Sept. 13) announced it had reached an agreement to offer its products with merchant-services provider PaymentCloud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...