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Large-Scale Crypto Mining Consumes 2% of US Electricity
February 04, 2024

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JPMorgan Raises Concerns About Tether’s Compliance, Transparency
February 01, 2024

Tether is making headlines in the cryptocurrency market as its USDT token approaches $100 billion in market capitalization, the largest on the market.  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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Tether Says USDT Market Cap Climbs Toward $100 Billion
January 31, 2024

Tether, issuer of USDT stablecoin, says its flagship digital asset is worth nearly $100 billion. 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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FTX Drops Plans to Resurrect Fallen Crypto Exchange
January 31, 2024

FTX reportedly hopes to pay back as many of its customers as it can. 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....

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Huobi and OKEx Gain Most Points in Provider Ranking of Crypto Apps
January 31, 2024

In the world of digital money, cryptocurrency can get a little confusing. 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...

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Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Reports Personal XRP Accounts Hacked
January 31, 2024

Ripple Co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen said Wednesday (Jan. 31) that some of his personal XRP accounts were hacked on Tuesday (Jan. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Transak Joins Visa Direct for Simpler Crypto-to-Fiat Payments
January 30, 2024

Transak, a Web3 payments infrastructure provider, is now a part of Visa Direct. 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...

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EU Regulator Proposes New Rules For Foreign Crypto Firms
January 29, 2024

A European regulator has proposed new rules for cryptocurrency companies headquartered outside of the bloc. 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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FTX Amasses $4.4 Billion Stockpile as Customers Await Repayment
January 28, 2024

FTX has reportedly been selling crypto assets and stockpiling cash as it looks to repay customers. 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,...