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

Today in Crypto: Jamaica Incentivizes New Digital Currency Users; Tornado Cash Co-Founder Says No to Russian Sanctions
Today in Crypto: Jamaica Incentivizes New Digital Currency Users; Tornado Cash Co-Founder Says No to...
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tornado Cash, which is one of the most popular ways to obscure crypto transactions, doesn’t have to abide by the sanctions against Russia, according to...

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PYMNTS Crypto Crime Series: Mt. Gox, the Mother of All Crypto Heists
PYMNTS Crypto Crime Series: Mt. Gox, the Mother of All Crypto Heists
March 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on crypto crime. We’ll be taking a look at the crimes that have not only been committed in the cryptocurrency industry...

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Stripe Plans to Add New Crypto-Friendly Services
Stripe Plans to Add New Crypto-Friendly Services
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stripe, the online payments company, is getting more into crypto as it adopts a “new comprehensive solution,” with exchanges, wallet providers and NFT marketplaces, according...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Ukraine Receives Almost $100M in Crypto Donations; Payment Platform Hedgewiz to Aid Ukrainian Workers; Airbnb.org Helps Refugees
Today in FinTech Ukraine: Ukraine Receives Almost $100M in Crypto Donations; Payment Platform Hedgewiz to...
March 10, 2022  |  International

As Ukrainians flee heavy fighting from Russian forces, the Eastern European nation has received nearly $100 million in cryptocurrency donations, according to Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine’s...

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No Decision From eBay on Crypto Payments
No Decision From eBay on Crypto Payments
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Is eBay ready to accept crypto payments? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
In Expanded Russia Sanctions, EU Suggests It Defines Cryptocurrencies as Securities
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
Romanian Central Bank Approves Elrond’s Acquisition of Twispay
March 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Layer 1 blockchain Elrond Network was granted approval to acquire Romanian payments firm Twispay for undisclosed terms, a tie-up that brings an electronic money (eMoney)...

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White House Crypto Executive Order Ignites Digital Dollar Debate
White House Crypto Executive Order Ignites Digital Dollar Debate
March 10, 2022  |  CBDC

If you support creating a digital dollar, there’s a lot to be happy about in President Joe Biden’s Wednesday (March 9) executive order on the...

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Crypto Businesses Embrace Executive Order as Invitation To Talk
Crypto Businesses Embrace Executive Order as Invitation To Talk
March 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

While it fell back pretty quickly on other economic news, there’s a reason that bitcoin pumped 9% after President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto....

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