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

CFTC Nominees Urge Lawmakers to Give Agency More Crypto Oversight
CFTC Nominees Urge Lawmakers to Give Agency More Crypto Oversight
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The four nominees from President Joe Biden to join the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have told lawmakers that they think there needs to be...

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Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
Senators Ask Treasury to Probe if Russia Can Use Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Four Democratic U.S. senators Wednesday requested Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen explain how her department plans to get cryptocurrency companies to enforce economic sanctions on...

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PYMNTS Blockchain Series: Litecoin Is the ‘Silver’ to Bitcoin’s ‘Gold’
PYMNTS Blockchain Series: Litecoin Is the ‘Silver’ to Bitcoin’s ‘Gold’
March 02, 2022  |  Blockchain

Throughout this series of articles, we’re looking at the top blockchains in cryptocurrency to help you make sense of the alphabet soup of so-called “altcoins”...

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Today in FinTech: RapiCredit Eyes Brazil; Crypto Not on Deck at LendingClub; M&T Bank Wants FinTechs Regulated Like Banks; WorldPay Teams with Shyft to Meet FATF Rules
Today in FinTech: RapiCredit Eyes Brazil; Crypto Not on Deck at LendingClub; M&T Bank Wants...
March 02, 2022  |  International

In today’s FinTech news, Colombian short-term lender RapiCredit is looking to grow across Brazil and the Caribbean, while the LendingClub puts crypto on the backburner...

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EMEA Daily: China Will Sit Out Russia Sanctions; UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
EMEA Daily: China Will Sit Out Russia Sanctions; UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
March 02, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, count China out of joining the West’s sanctions against Russia for its war on Ukraine, and...

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When It Comes to Accepting Crypto in Payment, Taxes Are Very Taxing
When It Comes to Accepting Crypto in Payment, Taxes Are Very Taxing
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

For a business of any size, the decision to accept payment in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is a fraught one. Issues like price volatility and custody...

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As eBay and Rakuten Focus on NFTs, eCommerce Takes Aim at Crypto Marketplaces
As eBay and Rakuten Focus on NFTs, eCommerce Takes Aim at Crypto Marketplaces
March 02, 2022  |  NFTs

While teasing the possibility of eBay accepting bitcoin, eBay CEO Jamie Iannone this week pointed to the growth of non-fungible token (NFT) sales on the...

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LendingClub CEO Cautious About Crypto
LendingClub CEO Cautious About Crypto
March 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The CEO of LendingClub said his company is hesitant about embracing cryptocurrency, focusing instead on a bank acquisition and more traditional financial products. Get the...

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UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
March 02, 2022  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s advertising regulator has taken aim at another crypto ad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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