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Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Stablecoins ‘Perform Poorly’ as Money and Could Face Uphill Payments Battle

Stablecoins ‘Perform Poorly’ as Money and Could Face Uphill Payments Battle
Stablecoins ‘Perform Poorly’ as Money and Could Face Uphill Payments Battle
June 26, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

When Mastercard announced Monday (June 23) that it is partnering with Paxos to advance the Global Dollar Network, the move added more weight to stablecoin...

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Citi UK CEO: Regulators Should Not Force Crypto Into Shadow Banking Sector
Citi UK CEO: Regulators Should Not Force Crypto Into Shadow Banking Sector
June 26, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Citi UK CEO Tiina Lee reportedly said Thursday (June 26) that regulators should not place restrictions on banks’ cryptocurrency holdings that are so “prohibitive” that...

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Fed Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ Rule, Paving Way for Banks to Enter Crypto
Fed Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ Rule, Paving Way for Banks to Enter Crypto
June 25, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Sometimes the biggest news can make the smallest splash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU Commission to Ignore Central Bank’s Warnings on Stablecoins
EU Commission to Ignore Central Bank’s Warnings on Stablecoins
June 25, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Commission is reportedly set to announce rules governing the stablecoin market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)...

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US Mulls Whether Crypto Holdings Should Affect Mortgages
US Mulls Whether Crypto Holdings Should Affect Mortgages
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal housing regulators will examine whether cryptocurrency holdings should affect Americans’ mortgage applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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ProCap Financial SPAC Highlights Custody Issue for Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
ProCap Financial SPAC Highlights Custody Issue for Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
June 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is stored on the blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fiserv Introduces Stablecoin as Part of New Digital Asset Platform
Fiserv Introduces Stablecoin as Part of New Digital Asset Platform
June 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Payments and financial services technology provider Fiserv is entering the stablecoin business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Investor Anthony Pompliano Launches $1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Investor Anthony Pompliano Launches $1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Firm
June 23, 2025  |  Bitcoin

Investor Anthony Pompliano has launched a bitcoin treasury whose balance sheet would hold $1 billion of that cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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