Cryptocurrency

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

The Token Economy: The Promise of Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments

The Token Economy: The Promise of Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
The Token Economy: The Promise of Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
July 12, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

When boosters of cryptocurrency talk about the ways it can turn traditional finance into obsolete finance, cross-border payments are inevitably the first thing they mention....

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Multicoin Capital Announces $430M Fund for Crypto Ventures
Multicoin Capital Announces $430M Fund for Crypto Ventures
July 12, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Multicoin Capital has a new venture fund, totaling $430 million for investing in crypto opportunities, a company press release said Tuesday (July 12). Get the...

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Outlines Efficiency Measures
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Outlines Efficiency Measures
July 12, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase CEO and Co-founder Brian Armstrong on Tuesday (July 12) wrote a lengthy blog post outlining his vision for the company, highlighted by a noticeable...

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Unbacked Stablecoin’s Collapse Lost $48B; Crypto Says ‘Let’s Launch Two More’
Unbacked Stablecoin’s Collapse Lost $48B; Crypto Says ‘Let’s Launch Two More’
July 12, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto doesn’t learn. 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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What’s a Crypto Credit Score?
What’s a Crypto Credit Score?
July 12, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The problem with traditional crypto lending is that you can’t get a loan without more than enough liquid capital to cover it. Get the Full...

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How Art Marketplaces Are Building a Trust Framework for Global eCommerce
How Art Marketplaces Are Building a Trust Framework for Global eCommerce
July 12, 2022  |  Consumer Payments

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Today in Crypto: Voyager Starts Chapter 11 Restructuring; Texas Bitcoin Miners Shut Down as Power Grid Nears Breaking Point
Today in Crypto: Voyager Starts Chapter 11 Restructuring; Texas Bitcoin Miners Shut Down as Power...
July 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange KuCoin is reportedly looking to hire 300 employees over the next few months, which runs contrary to the fears of a recession getting...

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Masa Finance Founder Believes Crypto Credit Scores Are DeFi’s Great Equalizer
Masa Finance Founder Believes Crypto Credit Scores Are DeFi’s Great Equalizer
July 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If you took the collateral out of decentralized lending, you’d have something not only potentially useful, but scalable into the real economy. Get the Full...

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MiamiCoin and NYCCoin Buff Crypto Cred, But Are Down 95% — and Useless
MiamiCoin and NYCCoin Buff Crypto Cred, But Are Down 95% — and Useless
July 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and New York City Mayor Eric Adams both have several things in common when it come to the business of crypto:...

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