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.

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Today in Crypto: WeChat Suspends Some NFT Accounts; Citi Sees Metaverse Market Worth Up to $13T by 2030

Today in Crypto: WeChat Suspends Some NFT Accounts; Citi Sees Metaverse Market Worth Up to $13T by 2030
Today in Crypto: WeChat Suspends Some NFT Accounts; Citi Sees Metaverse Market Worth Up to...
April 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

WeChat, China’s largest messaging app, has suspended some accounts that have been associated with NFTs as it clarifies its rules around the digital collectibles, a...

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Wall Street Embraces Crypto, but Not Quickly Enough for Some Employees
Wall Street Embraces Crypto, but Not Quickly Enough for Some Employees
April 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Wall Street has reportedly been hiring more people for digital asset teams, though some employees have been switching up jobs as they seek more risk...

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Self-Proclaimed Creator of Bitcoin Says He’ll Sell His Stash, as BTC ‘Has No Utility’
Self-Proclaimed Creator of Bitcoin Says He’ll Sell His Stash, as BTC ‘Has No Utility’
April 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The man claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin, said in a recent interview that he does indeed plan to sell his huge...

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Crypto-to-Fiat Processor Swapin to Expand B2B Products With $1.85M Funding Round
Crypto-to-Fiat Processor Swapin to Expand B2B Products With $1.85M Funding Round
April 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Swapin, a European Union-licensed crypto-to-fiat payments processor, has closed a private investment round and raised €1.68 million ($1.85 million). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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In $625M Hack, a Bigger Crypto Security Problem Is on Display
In $625M Hack, a Bigger Crypto Security Problem Is on Display
April 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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As NFTS Go Mainstream, Mainstream Payment for Them Catches on, Too
As NFTS Go Mainstream, Mainstream Payment for Them Catches on, Too
April 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The latest example came two weeks ago, when a very sad non-fungible token (NFT) seller going by the name @DinoDealer revealed that instead of listing...

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FinTech Ukraine Weekly: 1,200+ Refugees Get Temporary Airbnb Accommodations; Google Commits $5M to Startup Fund
FinTech Ukraine Weekly: 1,200+ Refugees Get Temporary Airbnb Accommodations; Google Commits $5M to Startup Fund
April 01, 2022  |  International

This week in the FinTech Ukraine, more than 1,200 people have received temporary accommodations through Airbnb.org in Europe, and Google will contribute $5 million toward...

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OpenSea Teams with MoonPay for NFT Credit Card Payments
OpenSea Teams with MoonPay for NFT Credit Card Payments
April 01, 2022  |  NFTs

NFT marketplace OpenSea is teaming up with MoonPay to enable direct credit card payments for the purchase of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), opening the doors to...

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Crypto Industry Icing Out Scammers as Fundraising for Ukraine Soars
Crypto Industry Icing Out Scammers as Fundraising for Ukraine Soars
April 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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