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

Hearings Scheduled For BB&T, SunTrust Merger
Hearings Scheduled For BB&T, SunTrust Merger
June 25, 2019  |  Regulation

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled hearings about the proposed merger between BB&T and SunTrust Banks, as well as the Facebook-planned cryptocurrency Libra. Get...

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Bitcoin Daily: FATF Calls For Stronger Crypto ID Regs; Bitcoin Price Remains Above $11K After Spike
Bitcoin Daily: FATF Calls For Stronger Crypto ID Regs; Bitcoin Price Remains Above $11K After...
June 25, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has demanded strict know-your-customer procedures for all small digital asset sales, bringing an end to anonymous crypto exchanges, which...

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After (And Among) The Libra Headlines, Caution And Clamor
After (And Among) The Libra Headlines, Caution And Clamor
June 24, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

All Libra, all the time? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Regulation To Tighten Scrutiny On Money Laundering
Crypto Regulation To Tighten Scrutiny On Money Laundering
June 24, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Amid the announcement of a new cryptocurrency – that would be Libra – the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which operates as global regulatory firm...

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Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
June 24, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is reportedly seeking “to hire a finance program manager in blockchain,” according to a new job posting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Mastercard On Facebook’s Libra Crypto Payments Future
Mastercard On Facebook’s Libra Crypto Payments Future
June 24, 2019  |  Mastercard

The news about Libra has been out for about a week. The think pieces have come in waves, as have the reactions from analysts, cryptocurrency...

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Nearly 20 Pct Of Bitcoin Traders Have Been Hacked
Nearly 20 Pct Of Bitcoin Traders Have Been Hacked
June 24, 2019  |  Bitcoin

A new survey has found that 19 percent of bitcoin traders have been the victim of a hack on cryptocurrency exchanges, while 15 percent of...

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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock CEO Shares Movement In Bitcoin Efforts; Russia Might Be Open To Crypto Trading
Bitcoin Daily: Overstock CEO Shares Movement In Bitcoin Efforts; Russia Might Be Open To Crypto...
June 23, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne said that he welcomes Facebook’s entry into the cryptocurrency market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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German Central Bank Head Warns About Crypto Use
German Central Bank Head Warns About Crypto Use
June 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of Germany’s central bank warned about stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies tied to traditional currencies, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full...

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