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

EMEA Weekly: Wirex Says Consumers’ Crypto Concerns Must Be Addressed; Adyen to Expand Into Embedded Financial Products

EMEA Weekly: Wirex Says Consumers’ Crypto Concerns Must Be Addressed; Adyen to Expand Into Embedded Financial Products
EMEA Weekly: Wirex Says Consumers’ Crypto Concerns Must Be Addressed; Adyen to Expand Into Embedded...
April 01, 2022  |  International

In this week’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, not everyone has purchased cryptocurrencies, but crypto awareness is through the roof; and Dutch...

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As Bill Requiring 100% Cash Reserves for Stablecoins Debuts, USDC Picks BNY Mellon as Custodian
As Bill Requiring 100% Cash Reserves for Stablecoins Debuts, USDC Picks BNY Mellon as Custodian
April 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A bill introduced in both the House and Senate Thursday (March 31) seeks to set quality standards for the cash reserves backing many stablecoins while...

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TechREG Weekly: Regulatory Spree for Crypto, Big Tech Continues
TechREG Weekly: Regulatory Spree for Crypto, Big Tech Continues
April 01, 2022  |  Regulation

The cryptocurrency industry has had a busy week following all the regulatory proposals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, from tougher rules...

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Wirex Says Consumers’ Crypto Concerns Must Be Addressed To Increase Adoption
Wirex Says Consumers’ Crypto Concerns Must Be Addressed To Increase Adoption
April 01, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

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When Taking On Tech Innovations, Credit Unions Wise to Be Fast Followers
When Taking On Tech Innovations, Credit Unions Wise to Be Fast Followers
April 01, 2022  |  Credit Unions

While decision makers in some industries may aim to keep their companies on the bleeding edge of innovation, those at credit unions are more likely to...

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Today in Crypto: Blockchain.com Valued at $14B; Turkey Seeks Thousands of Years Prison Time for Missing Exchange CEO
Today in Crypto: Blockchain.com Valued at $14B; Turkey Seeks Thousands of Years Prison Time for...
March 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Robert Kopitsch, the secretary general of Brussels lobby group Blockchain for Europe, has been working with European Union lawmakers ahead of a parliamentary committee vote...

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EMEA Daily: Adyen to Expand Into Embedded Financial Products; Klarna Unveils ‘Klarna Kosma’ Open Banking Unit
EMEA Daily: Adyen to Expand Into Embedded Financial Products; Klarna Unveils ‘Klarna Kosma’ Open Banking...
March 31, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Dutch payments group Adyen introduced new financial products, while Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm...

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Jeff Koons’ Art Is Headed to the Moon but Will NFT Buyers Follow?
Jeff Koons’ Art Is Headed to the Moon but Will NFT Buyers Follow?
March 31, 2022  |  NFTs

Sure, Beeple’s $69 million non-fungible token (NFT) collage was impressive, but it only made him the third-most expensive living artist. Now No. 1, Jeff Koons...

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Ukrainian Aid in Crypto Donations Reaches $136M
Ukrainian Aid in Crypto Donations Reaches $136M
March 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A surge in cryptocurrency donations to support Ukraine in the last four weeks has brought the total to nearly $136 million, TRM Labs, a blockchain...

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