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

CSI, NYDIG Want to Bring Bitcoin to Community Banks
CSI, NYDIG Want to Bring Bitcoin to Community Banks
January 06, 2022  |  Bitcoin

The FinTech and RegTech solutions provider Computer Services Inc. has joined forces with the bitcoin company NYDIG to offer bitcoin services to community financial institutions....

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EU Securities Regulator Sees Competitive Advantage from Blockchain in Financial Markets
EU Securities Regulator Sees Competitive Advantage from Blockchain in Financial Markets
January 06, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority launched a consultation on January 4 seeking feedback from stakeholders about the need to amend the regulatory technical standards...

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Crypto Crime Up 79% Against Transaction Volume Surge of 567%
Crypto Crime Up 79% Against Transaction Volume Surge of 567%
January 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The widespread adoption of cryptocurrency broke transaction volume records in 2021, but the 567% surge had a magnetic pull on cybercriminals, who turned to the...

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PYMNTS NFT Series: From Famous Artists to Forgers, the Art World Embraces NFTs
PYMNTS NFT Series: From Famous Artists to Forgers, the Art World Embraces NFTs
January 05, 2022  |  NFTs

Welcome to the third installment of PYMNTS’ series on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the newest craze in crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb Poll Shows Demand for Crypto Payments; Bitcoin Price Falters as Fed Debates Shrinking Balances
Bitcoin Daily: Baanx Gets FCA Approval for Providing Crypto; Peru to Debate Crypto Regulations; Airbnb...
January 05, 2022  |  Bitcoin

FinTech Baanx has received full approval for cryptoassets registration by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to a IBS Intelligence report Wednesday (Jan. 5)....

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Estonia’s Crypto Ban Denial Highlights Regulatory Battle Lines
Estonia’s Crypto Ban Denial Highlights Regulatory Battle Lines
January 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Estonia’s Ministry of Finance announced Sunday (Jan. 2) that it is not banning the private ownership of cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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MoneyGram Buys Minority Stake in Coinme
MoneyGram Buys Minority Stake in Coinme
January 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

MoneyGram has made a strategic minority investment in the cryptocurrency exchange Coinme, a move that gives it a roughly 4% ownership exchange in the company....

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An $11M Crypto Crowdfunded Golf Course Highlights DeFi’s Big Holes
An $11M Crypto Crowdfunded Golf Course Highlights DeFi’s Big Holes
January 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

ConstitutionDAO raised $47 million to buy a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, with token buyers getting the right to vote to do, well, something...

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Ban Of “Misleading” Ads By UK Regulator Revives Debate Over Crypto Regulation 
Ban Of “Misleading” Ads By UK Regulator Revives Debate Over Crypto Regulation 
January 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In its latest crackdown on cryptocurrency firms, the United Kingdom’s advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), announced in a Wednesday (Jan. 5) ruling that...

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