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

Crypto Bank BVNK Expands to US After Raising $50 Million
Crypto Bank BVNK Expands to US After Raising $50 Million
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin payments infrastructure firm BVNK is expanding to the U.S. after raising $50 million. The company’s Series B round, announced Tuesday (Dec. 17), was led...

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 Remote and Stripe Offer Stablecoin Payments for Contract Workers
 Remote and Stripe Offer Stablecoin Payments for Contract Workers
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Payroll/HR platform Remote says its clients can now pay contract workers using stablecoins. The new offering, launching initially for businesses in the U.S., allows companies to pay...

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Revolut Introduces Fraud Protection for Crypto Customers
Revolut Introduces Fraud Protection for Crypto Customers
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Revolut will reportedly offer new anti-fraud security measures to its cryptocurrency customers starting next year. “In the crypto space, there’s a little bit of an issue with...

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Ripple Prepares to Bring Stablecoin to Global Exchanges
Ripple Prepares to Bring Stablecoin to Global Exchanges
December 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Blockchain firm Ripple says it is preparing to bring its stablecoin to the world’s exchanges. The dollar-backed Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be available beginning Dec. 17, the...

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How the Math Powering Payments Adds Up in the Quantum Era
How the Math Powering Payments Adds Up in the Quantum Era
December 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

At a first-principles level, math forms the foundation of the entire payments ecosystem. There are encryption methods that rely on advanced mathematics to secure sensitive...

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Bitcoin Hits ‘Blue Sky Territory’ on Trump’s Strategic Reserve Talk
Bitcoin Hits ‘Blue Sky Territory’ on Trump’s Strategic Reserve Talk
December 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin’s price topped $106,000 on Donald Trump’s apparent plans for a bitcoin reserve. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached that new record Monday (Dec. 16),...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations
UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations
December 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking public comment on its plans to improve the transparency of the country’s cryptocurrency markets. The FCA’s request...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” The FTC received 20,000...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Banking, Payments, and 2025’s Financial Landscape
This Week in Web3: Crypto Banking, Payments, and 2025’s Financial Landscape
December 11, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The crypto market is running red hot as 2025 approaches. Bitcoin’s price last Thursday (Dec. 5) exceeded $100,000 for the first time. As of Wednesday...

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