Cryptocurrency

A 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)

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Crypto Is Minting Millionaires, but Its Payment Utility Remains Uncertain
August 28, 2024

In 2010, a Florida man bought two pizzas with 10,000 bitcoin. That singular incident served to confirm the promise of cryptocurrencies as a store of value, as well as position them as a potential payment mechanism. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Russia Rethinks Crypto Exchanges to Smooth Payments Obstacles
August 26, 2024

Russia is reportedly preparing to begin trials of cryptocurrency exchanges and cross-border crypto transactions. 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...

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Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
August 26, 2024

The cryptocurrency sector has long been in search of gateway use cases to accelerate adoption. 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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Wyoming Aims to Launch US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in 2025
August 23, 2024

Wyoming is reportedly developing its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to be used for consumer payments. 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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Crypto’s 2024 Corporate Election Spending Dwarfs All Other Sectors
August 22, 2024

Regulatory clarity within the United States is one of the cryptocurrency industry’s top goals. 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...

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Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era
August 21, 2024

Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. 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 this form,...

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Crypto Legislation Could Come This Year, Schumer Tells Crypto4Harris
August 15, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer believes crypto legislation could happen this 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card
August 14, 2024

Mastercard has launched a crypto-to-fiat card with Web3/blockchain platform MetaMask and cryptocurrency payments firm Baanx. 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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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...