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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As NFTS Go Mainstream, Mainstream Payment for Them Catches on, Too
April 01, 2022

The latest example came two weeks ago, when a very sad non-fungible token (NFT) seller going by the name @DinoDealer revealed that instead of listing his extremely valuable Ether Rock on top NFT Marketplace OpenSea for 444 ether — about $1.2 million at the time...

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Crypto Industry Icing Out Scammers as Fundraising for Ukraine Soars
April 01, 2022

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As Bill Requiring 100% Cash Reserves for Stablecoins Debuts, USDC Picks BNY Mellon as Custodian
April 01, 2022

A bill introduced in both the House and Senate Thursday (March 31) seeks to set quality standards for the cash reserves backing many stablecoins while also requiring full public disclosure of those assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in Crypto: Blockchain.com Valued at $14B; Turkey Seeks Thousands of Years Prison Time for...
March 31, 2022

Robert Kopitsch, the secretary general of Brussels lobby group Blockchain for Europe, has been working with European Union lawmakers ahead of a parliamentary committee vote targeting crypto transfers, CoinDesk reported Thursday (March 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Ukrainian Aid in Crypto Donations Reaches $136M
March 31, 2022

A surge in cryptocurrency donations to support Ukraine in the last four weeks has brought the total to nearly $136 million, TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm, announced Wednesday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
March 31, 2022

Today, European lawmakers will vote on a proposal for a “regulation on information accompanying transfer of fund and certain crypto assets” (the so called “travel rule” regulation). If approved, this new law would increase the information requirements that crypto asset providers will need to collect...

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Zerocap Introduces A$DC, Stablecoin Pegged to Australian Dollar
March 30, 2022

Zerocap, an Australian crypt asset platform, has partnered with ANZ Bank to offer the first stablecoin pegged to the Australian dollar, the company announced Wednesday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Crypto: Crypto.com Visa Cardholders Get Extra Rewards; Grab Top Exec to Lead Crypto...
March 30, 2022

Crypto.com Visa cards will be offering new rewards after a partnership with cash-back rewards program Cardlytics, a press release said Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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The Case Against Stablecoins: Unregulated Private Currencies Threaten Investors, Banks and Global Financial Stability
March 30, 2022

There are few segments of the cryptocurrency industry that get as much focus from policymakers as stablecoins. 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...