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El Salvador’s Bitcoin-as-Currency Experiment Ends 2021 on a Low Note
January 02, 2022

Without a fairly sharp jump, bitcoin is going to end the year below the $51,000 level at which El Salvador bought its first 200 BTC, a somber note for the largest cryptocurrency’s turn as an official national currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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DeFi Is the New Big Thing in Crypto. But What Is It? Here’s Everything You...
December 30, 2021

Decentralized finance is at the core of the crypto revolution. Or so the hype says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What Matters
December 30, 2021

Welcome to the 10th installment of PYMNTS’ series on decentralized finance (DeFi). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Digital Bank Mercobank Wants to Enter the Metaverse 
December 29, 2021

The digital bank Mercobank says it plans to enter the NFT market, while also beginning to explore the metaverse.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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BlockbusterDAO Wants to Raise $5M to Crypto Crowdfund a Netflix for Web3
December 28, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, some history buffs raised more than $40 million via a crypto crowdfunding mechanism called a DAO with the goal of purchasing an original copy of the U.S. Constitution, offering cryptocurrency tokens that would let the holder vote to do, well,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Gets Approved in Bahrain; Crypto Enthusiasts Set up Crypto-Run City Near Yellowstone
December 27, 2021

The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted Binance in-principle approval to become a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, Binance announced Monday (Dec. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Bounces Past $51,000; Turkey Readies Crypto Regulation, Eyes Fining Binance
December 26, 2021

Investors in bitcoin are seeing a two-week high, with the popular coin hitting $51,144.62 on Dec. 26, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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42% of Cross-Border Firms Use Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts That Trigger Payment 
December 23, 2021

Decentralized finance solutions have transformed the payments landscape, presenting a new vista of possibilities for seamless cross-border expansion for multinationals and businesses aspiring to launch new global initiatives.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Paraguay Lawmakers Could Approve Crypto Regulations in 2022; Bitcoin’s ‘1%’ Controls Most of...
December 23, 2021

Cryptocurrency in the South American nation of Paraguay could be facing new rules in the new year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...