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

Bitcoin Stays Below $75K Despite New Guidance From Regulators

Bitcoin Stays Below $75K Despite New Guidance From Regulators
Bitcoin Stays Below $75K Despite New Guidance From Regulators
March 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

New regulatory guidance on cryptocurrency has not been enough to lift bitcoin above $75,000. That’s according to a report from Coindesk on Wednesday (March 18), one day...

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PayPal Scales PYUSD Stablecoin to Reach 70 Countries
PayPal Scales PYUSD Stablecoin to Reach 70 Countries
March 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal said it has expanded the availability of its dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) and now offers it in 70 markets worldwide. PYUSD is available...

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Mastercard Buys BVNK in $1.8 Billion Bet on Stablecoin Settlement
Mastercard Buys BVNK in $1.8 Billion Bet on Stablecoin Settlement
March 17, 2026  |  Partnerships

There’s a fundamental flaw in how many observers view the stablecoin boom. There’s an assumption that the ability of stablecoins to improve settlement is equivalent...

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Ripple Launches Cross-Border Payments Expansion in Brazil
Ripple Launches Cross-Border Payments Expansion in Brazil
March 17, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

Blockchain company Ripple has undertaken what it calls a major expansion in Brazil. “Powered by new product capabilities and accelerating customer adoption, Ripple is now...

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Citi Downgrades Crypto Outlook as Digital Asset Legislation Slows
Citi Downgrades Crypto Outlook as Digital Asset Legislation Slows
March 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Citigroup has reportedly reduced its 12-month forecast for bitcoin and ethereum. The downgrade is due in part to slow progress on cryptocurrency legislation in the U.S.,...

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Crypto Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy After Suspending Transactions
Crypto Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy After Suspending Transactions
March 16, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency platform BlockFills says it is seeking bankruptcy protection after suspending client accounts last month. “After extensive discussions with investors, clients, creditors, and other stakeholders, BlockFills has...

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Polymarket Enjoys Boom in Five-Minute Crypto Bets
Polymarket Enjoys Boom in Five-Minute Crypto Bets
March 15, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency traders have reportedly made five-minute bets a big business for prediction market platform Polymarket. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (March 15), users can now...

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Wizz Financial and BitGo Team on X-Border Stablecoin Payments
Wizz Financial and BitGo Team on X-Border Stablecoin Payments
March 12, 2026  |  Partnerships

FinTech Wizz Financial achieved a company milestone for cross-border transactions, according to a Thursday (March 12) press release. Wizz completed its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance...

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