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BIS: Tokenization May Create New Risks for Central Banks
October 21, 2024

While there are potential benefits to the tokenization of money, there are also costs and risks that need to be considered, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (Oct. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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This Week in Web3: Usability and Network Expansion Drive Stablecoin Momentum
October 16, 2024

For nearly its entire history, cryptocurrency has been searching for a sustainable product-market fit. 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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SKUx and Mondelez Launch Blockchain-Centered Payments Partnership
October 16, 2024

Digital payments firm SKUx has wrapped up the first phase of a blockchain-focused partnership with Mondelēz. 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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Stellar Adds Mastercard Crypto Credential Tool to Its Blockchain
October 15, 2024

Stellar Development Foundation is integrating Mastercard’s Crypto Credential solution into its blockchain network. 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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Stablecoins, Payments and Court Battles Define This Week in Web3
October 09, 2024

Cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies are supposed to represent the future of finance, offering a decentralized and borderless world where money, data and assets flow freely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Visa, PayPal and Others Could Bring Utility and Legitimacy to Stablecoins
October 04, 2024

In 2022, the de-pegging of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin led to a cryptocurrency sector collapse, ultimately exposing fraud at FTX and elsewhere. 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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This Week in Web3: Unlocking Blockchain’s Potential Within Payment Ecosystems
October 02, 2024

Blockchain is growing into a global innovation that transcends its initial association with crypto. 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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Robinhood and Revolut Neither Confirm Nor Deny Report of Stablecoins
September 27, 2024

Robinhood Markets and Revolut were reportedly noncommittal when asked about a media report that they are considering launching stablecoins. 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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Worldpay Aims to Boost Blockchain Infrastructure Involvement by Becoming Validator
September 26, 2024

Worldpay is reportedly in talks with blockchains about becoming a validator and verifying blockchain transactions. 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,...