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 Token ZCash Attracts Nostalgic Bitcoin Enthusiasts
May 14, 2026

Cryptocurrency investors disillusioned by bitcoin are reportedly flocking to a new token: Zcash. 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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UK Central Bank Plans to Relax Stablecoin Restrictions
May 14, 2026

The Bank of England will reportedly relax its restrictions on stablecoins following pushback from cryptocurrency companies. 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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Stablecoins Have a Checkout Problem, Not a Tech Problem
May 13, 2026

Stablecoins have the infrastructure they need to scale. And the landscape keeps building more of it. 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...

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Coinbase and Morpho Unveil Solana-Backed Loans
May 12, 2026

Coinbase has added Solana (SOL) to its crypto-backed loans 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...

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Clarity Act Watch: Washington’s 72-Hour Crunch Before Thursday’s Crypto Markup
May 12, 2026

Washington’s crypto negotiations are entering a pivotal 72-hour stretch ahead of Thursday (May 14)’s Senate Banking Committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The pressure campaign around the bill is escalating as the finish line nears. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Crypto Wallets Just Got Rebuilt for a World Run by AI
May 11, 2026

Banks require a government-issued ID. Credit cards require a physical applicant. Payment processors require multifactor authentication from a person. An artificial intelligence agent has none of those things. Traditional financial infrastructure was built around human account holders, with know-your-customer rules, signatures and liability frameworks tied...

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Crypto’s Defining Week Arrives as Senate Pushes CLARITY Act Forward
May 11, 2026

There may be few days as important to crypto in the U.S. as this coming Thursday (May 14). 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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Anchorage Digital Ends USDG Promotion to Assert Stablecoin Neutrality
May 11, 2026

Anchorage Digital will take a less active role in the Global Dollar Network as it becomes a white-label stablecoin issuer for more companies and takes a more neutral stance on individual stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Monday (May 11), citing its interview with Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan...

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Crypto.com Wins Government Payment License From UAE
May 11, 2026

Crypto.com says United Arab Emirates residents can now use its platform to make government payments in cryptocurrency. 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...