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

PYMNTS Blockchain Basics Series: What’s Bitcoin, and How Did It Get That Way?

PYMNTS Blockchain Basics Series: What’s Bitcoin, and How Did It Get That Way?
PYMNTS Blockchain Basics Series: What’s Bitcoin, and How Did It Get That Way?
May 25, 2022  |  Bitcoin

So, what is bitcoin? 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 TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says Crypto Dependent on ‘Hype’
Today in TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says...
May 25, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the creation of a new office in the agency to promote competition and innovation. When...

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Crypto Economy Is Dependent on ‘Hype,’ Says OCC’s Comptroller
Crypto Economy Is Dependent on ‘Hype,’ Says OCC’s Comptroller
May 25, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), told an audience at a crypto event on Tuesday, May 24...

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US Senators Set to Unveil Crypto Bill
US Senators Set to Unveil Crypto Bill
May 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A big effort to regulate crypto in the U.S. could come with a bill to set roles for the two government watchdogs, a report from...

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Today in Crypto: Nigeria to Launch Nationwide Digital Wallet; Coinbase Joins Fortune 500 List
Today in Crypto: Nigeria to Launch Nationwide Digital Wallet; Coinbase Joins Fortune 500 List
May 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The government of Nigeria will be rolling out a nationwide digital wallet to allow for international commercialization of intellectual property (IP) forms, a press release...

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Crypto Exchange Provider Ranking’s Triumvirate of Binance, Coinbase and Crypto.com Remain on Top
Crypto Exchange Provider Ranking’s Triumvirate of Binance, Coinbase and Crypto.com Remain on Top
May 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s probably worth pointing out that thanks to ties, there are now nine members of the top five cryptocurrency exchange providers in PYMNTS Cryptocurrency Exchange...

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EMEA Daily: EU Meets Big Tech, Gorillas Cuts Jobs
EMEA Daily: EU Meets Big Tech, Gorillas Cuts Jobs
May 24, 2022  |  emea

In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, representatives of the European Parliament travel to Silicon Valley for a week-long meeting with...

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Today in TechREG: ECB Warns Crypto Could Shake Financial Stability
Today in TechREG: ECB Warns Crypto Could Shake Financial Stability
May 24, 2022  |  Technology

On Tuesday (May 24), the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report flagging possible financial stability risks in the future if crypto assets continue to...

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NFTs Being Used for Hotel, Resort Reservations
NFTs Being Used for Hotel, Resort Reservations
May 24, 2022  |  NFTs

Non-fungible token (NFT) technology is meeting travel technology in the lobby of resorts and hotels with the launch of NFTs that hotel guests can buy,...

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