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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Can Crypto’s Political Tailwinds Drive True Digital Asset Utility?
May 23, 2024

In the Bahamas, convicted cryptocurrency criminal Sam Bankman-Fried’s one-time penthouse is up for sale. 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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Cryptocurrency Bill Passes US House Despite SEC Opposition
May 22, 2024

A bill said to provide consumer protections and regulatory certainty around digital assets was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SEC Chair: House Crypto Bill Creates ‘Immeasurable Risk’
May 22, 2024

The head of the SEC says new cryptocurrency legislation will undermine his agency’s work. 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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UK Judge Rejects Computer Scientist’s Claim to Be Bitcoin Inventor
May 20, 2024

A judge at London’s High Court ruled Monday (May 20) that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright lied and forged documents to support his false claim of being the inventor of bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin Tops $70K as Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw New Investors
May 20, 2024

Bitcoin topped $70,000 for a time on Monday. 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, you...

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Bankruptcy Court Approves Genesis Settlement With NY Attorney General
May 20, 2024

Cryptocurrency firm Genesis has been banned from operating in New York and will pay a settlement worth $2 billion, the Office of the New York State Attorney General (NYAG) said in a Monday (May 20) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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VC Investment in Crypto Hits $2.4 Billion After Long Decline
May 20, 2024

Venture capital investment in cryptocurrency companies is reportedly increasing after nearly two years of cooling. 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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Report: Crypto Spot Trading Slows in April
May 19, 2024

Cryptocurrency spot trading cooled last month for the first time in seven months. 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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Report: Dolce & Gabbana Sued Over NFT Sale
May 17, 2024

Dolce & Gabbana has reportedly been sued by a customer who said he spent $6,000 on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offered by the company, only to have them arrive late and without the benefits that were promised. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...