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

Bitcoin Daily: FTC Says Bitcoin Boom Draws Fraudsters; Basel Committee Advises Avoiding Crypto

Bitcoin Daily: FTC Says Bitcoin Boom Draws Fraudsters; Basel Committee Advises Avoiding Crypto
Bitcoin Daily: FTC Says Bitcoin Boom Draws Fraudsters; Basel Committee Advises Avoiding Crypto
June 07, 2021  |  Bitcoin

A recent bitcoin boom is attracting scammers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lack of regulation and the...

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El Salvador Could Become First Country To Accept Bitcoin Like Cash
El Salvador Could Become First Country To Accept Bitcoin Like Cash
June 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto – from an instrument of speculation to legal tender? Maybe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
June 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. has recovered millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency paid to the hackers of the Colonial Pipeline as ransom, CNN reported. Get the Full...

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Stablecoins Need Same Rules As Other Currency, BOE Says
Stablecoins Need Same Rules As Other Currency, BOE Says
June 07, 2021  |  Regulation

The Bank of England wants stablecoins to be governed by the same regulations as other payments handled by banks if and when they become widely...

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China Flexes Anti-Crypto Muscle, Blocks Weibo’s Crypto Influencers
China Flexes Anti-Crypto Muscle, Blocks Weibo’s Crypto Influencers
June 07, 2021  |  Regulation

China has blocked cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) accounts and influencers from Sina Weibo, which is the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, The Guardian reported. Get...

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Digital Asset Manager DAIM Launches Treasury Management
Digital Asset Manager DAIM Launches Treasury Management
June 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The digital asset management firm DAIM has launched a treasury management program for its corporate clients, designed to “meaningfully enhance” idle cash returns held in...

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Stakes, Implications Rise As Central Banks Inch Toward Launching CBDCs
Stakes, Implications Rise As Central Banks Inch Toward Launching CBDCs
June 06, 2021  |  Digital Payments

As the world’s third-largest central bank, the People’s Bank of China is rightfully grabbing much of the attention surrounding the advance of central bank digital...

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Bitcoin Daily: India Restates Digital Currency Trading Worries; Unchained Capital Unveils $25 Million Series A; Progressive Care Now Takes Bitcoin For COVID-19 Tests; Anchorage Digital Unveils Crypto-Backed Loans
Bitcoin Daily: India Restates Digital Currency Trading Worries; Unchained Capital Unveils $25 Million Series A;...
June 04, 2021  |  Bitcoin

India’s central bank restated its hesitation when it comes to digital currency on the heels of informing financial institutions that they should set aside a...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Flink Lands $240 Million; Shanghai Looks To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan
Today In Payments Around The World: Flink Lands $240 Million; Shanghai Looks To Give Away...
June 04, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Flink has notched $240 million from a Series A funding round, while Shanghai will reportedly conduct a...

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