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

Are People Paying with Crypto Really Trying to ‘Stick It to the Man’?

Are People Paying with Crypto Really Trying to ‘Stick It to the Man’?
Are People Paying with Crypto Really Trying to ‘Stick It to the Man’?
August 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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NFT Weekly: Miami and Tiffany’s Push Past Digital Artwork
NFT Weekly: Miami and Tiffany’s Push Past Digital Artwork
August 02, 2022  |  NFTs

Miami’s crypto enthusiast mayor, Francis Suarez, has announced what promises to be (or at least he hopes will be) a fairly high-profile non-fungible token (NFT)...

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3 Ways Multinationals Leverage Crypto, Blockchain Successfully
3 Ways Multinationals Leverage Crypto, Blockchain Successfully
August 02, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When an eCommerce brand is onboarding a third-party supplier or manufacturer before launching a new product, smart contracts powered by blockchain technology and cryptocurrency can...

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Who Is Bitcoin Creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ and Why Does He Still Matter?
Who Is Bitcoin Creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ and Why Does He Still Matter?
August 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

“Bitcoin,” “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness over the...

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Hack of Crypto Payments Bridge Turns into $190M DeFi Free-for-All
Hack of Crypto Payments Bridge Turns into $190M DeFi Free-for-All
August 02, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The $190 million hack of Nomad, a cross-chain bridge protocol used to make transactions between different blockchains is unusual in one regard. Get the Full...

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Lack of Crypto Talent Is Everyone’s Concern, Not Just EU Regulators
Lack of Crypto Talent Is Everyone’s Concern, Not Just EU Regulators
August 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Last week, PYMNTS reported that José Manuel Campa, chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA), had voiced concerns over regulators’ inability to hire and retain...

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Robinhood Crypto Unit Faces $30M Fine for AML, Cybersecurity Violations
Robinhood Crypto Unit Faces $30M Fine for AML, Cybersecurity Violations
August 02, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has fined the cryptocurrency trading unit of online brokerage Robinhood $30 million for alleged violations of...

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Coinshift Partners With Crypto Crowdfunder EarthFund
Coinshift Partners With Crypto Crowdfunder EarthFund
August 02, 2022  |  Partnerships

Crypto treasury management and infrastructure platform Coinshift announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) that it has formed a partnership with decentralized crowdfunding platform EarthFund. Get the Full...

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