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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1 in 3 NFT Collections Fail, Blockchain Analysis Shows

1 in 3 NFT Collections Fail, Blockchain Analysis Shows
1 in 3 NFT Collections Fail, Blockchain Analysis Shows
March 27, 2022  |  NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are apparently petering out a little, with one in three collections “essentially expired” without much trading activity, Bloomberg reported Saturday (March 26),...

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Today in Crypto: India Passes Crypto Tax Legislation; Deloitte, Coinbase to Acquire Brazil’s 2TM
Today in Crypto: India Passes Crypto Tax Legislation; Deloitte, Coinbase to Acquire Brazil’s 2TM
March 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Thanks to a new tax proposal passed by India’s Parliament, in one week, residents of India will have to pay a capital gains tax of...

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Bipartisan Bill to Give CFTC More Power Over Crypto at SEC’s Expense
Bipartisan Bill to Give CFTC More Power Over Crypto at SEC’s Expense
March 27, 2022  |  Regulation

The fight between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over who will regulate cryptocurrencies just took a turn that...

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Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
March 25, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, ride-hail firm Ola acquires challenger bank Avail Finance, while Relay Payments launches a payments solution for the fleet industry. Plus, a...

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El Salvador President’s Twitter Battles Risk Painting Nation Further Into Corner
El Salvador President’s Twitter Battles Risk Painting Nation Further Into Corner
March 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele came out swinging this week, accusing the U.S. of interfering with the country’s finances and calling out a report that $1...

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Yellen Points to Possible Benefits of Crypto
Yellen Points to Possible Benefits of Crypto
March 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Is U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen coming around on cryptocurrency? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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This Week in FinTech Ukraine: Amazon Launches Employment Support Program for Refugees
This Week in FinTech Ukraine: Amazon Launches Employment Support Program for Refugees
March 25, 2022  |  International

This week in FinTech Ukraine, Amazon announces an employment support program for Ukrainian refugees, and Rakuten unveils a charity fund. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Survey Finds Financial Advisers Reluctant to Recommend Crypto to Clients
Survey Finds Financial Advisers Reluctant to Recommend Crypto to Clients
March 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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DeFi’s Risks ‘Quickly Evolving’ to Threaten Traditional Markets, Securities Regulators Warn
DeFi’s Risks ‘Quickly Evolving’ to Threaten Traditional Markets, Securities Regulators Warn
March 25, 2022  |  Regulation

Warning that the risks decentralized finance (DeFi) pose are quickly evolving as the crypto-based markets grow to the point where they are “cloning” mainstream financial...

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