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

Regulatory Lag Keeping More Businesses from Embracing Blockchain Payments for X-Border Trade
Regulatory Lag Keeping More Businesses from Embracing Blockchain Payments for X-Border Trade
September 30, 2021  |  B2B Payments

It may still be an emerging technology, but businesses worldwide have already begun to explore how to use blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies in support of...

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UK’s Push Toward Crypto Framework May Buck Bankers’ Reservations
UK’s Push Toward Crypto Framework May Buck Bankers’ Reservations
September 30, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In the push toward cryptocurrency regulations, a fragmented approach still reigns. Depending on where you look, there are outright bans (in China), while other nations,...

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Crypto Marketplace Bakkt App Users Connect 1B Loyalty Points, Miles
Crypto Marketplace Bakkt App Users Connect 1B Loyalty Points, Miles
September 30, 2021  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Digital asset marketplace startup Bakkt has reached a milestone of 1 billion points and miles being linked to its app by users since the company launched the...

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Visa Unveils Universal Payment Channel for Blockchain
Visa Unveils Universal Payment Channel for Blockchain
September 30, 2021  |  Blockchain

Visa is working on a universal payment channel project that connects blockchain networks to a variety of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)....

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Stablecoins Need Cash Backing, Audits, US Senator Says
Stablecoins Need Cash Backing, Audits, US Senator Says
September 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

A U.S. senator said she thinks stablecoins should be backed by cash and might need to be issued by banks, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full...

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Affirm Plans to Add Crypto Trading to Woo Younger Investors
Affirm Plans to Add Crypto Trading to Woo Younger Investors
September 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Affirm, which works in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) field, will be joining the bitcoin space, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Pays $1.25M to Settle CFTC Illegal Trading Charges; Former Bitcoin Developer Predicts Its End
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Pays $1.25M to Settle CFTC Illegal Trading Charges; Former Bitcoin...
September 29, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will pay $1.25 million to settle Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charges that it allowed customers to illegally trade margin products related...

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bant.io Becomes First B2B Lead Generator to Accept Crypto
bant.io Becomes First B2B Lead Generator to Accept Crypto
September 29, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The B2B lead generation agency bant.io says it will begin accepting cryptocurrency as payment, making it the first company of its kind to do so. ...

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CBDCs’ Initial Deployments May Pose Issues for Merchants Who Shun Mandates
CBDCs’ Initial Deployments May Pose Issues for Merchants Who Shun Mandates
September 29, 2021  |  CBDC

In the sweeping, global push to bring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) from concept into reality, the smaller nations are making the biggest splashes. Their...

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