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UK Treasury Committee Proposes Regulating Consumer Crypto Trading as Gambling
May 19, 2023

Consumer trading in cryptocurrency should be regulated not as a financial service but as gambling. 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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Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation
May 19, 2023

To access central bank accounts in the European Union (EU) today, electronic money token (EMT) issuers, and by extension all electronic money institutions (EMIs), have no choice but to rely on banking partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: FTX Sues for $240 Million Paid for Stock Trading Platform
May 18, 2023

FTX is reportedly working to get back the more than $240 million it paid for stock trading platform Embed. 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...

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Coinbase Expands Coinbase One Subscription Offering to UK, Germany, Ireland
May 18, 2023

Coinbase has added boosted staking rewards to its Coinbase One subscription offering. 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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Report: Auction for Bankrupt Crypto Firm Celsius Network Lasts Weeks
May 18, 2023

An auction for bankrupt cryptocurrency firm Celsius Network has reportedly drawn two active bidders. 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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SEC Says Coinbase Not Entitled to Clarity on Crypto Rules
May 17, 2023

The relationship between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is growing irreparable. 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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Ripple Buys Crypto Custody Firm Metaco for $250 Million and Expands to Tokenization
May 17, 2023

Enterprise crypto company Ripple has acquired Swiss digital asset custody provider Metaco for $250 million.  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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EU Countries OK World’s First Comprehensive Crypto Rules
May 16, 2023

European Union members have given final approval to the world’s first comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations. 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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DOJ’s Crypto Chief: No Exchange is ‘Too Big to Fail’
May 15, 2023

America’s cryptocurrency czar has promised an industry crackdown, regardless of the size of the exchange. 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,...