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Malaysian Finance Minister: Crypto Will Not Become Legal Tender
March 24, 2022

Cryptocurrencies will not become legal tender in Malaysia, the country’s deputy finance minister said Thursday (March 24). 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...

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Alviere Partners With Coinbase to Bring Crypto Services to Customers
March 24, 2022

Embedded finance company Alviere is bringing cryptocurrency services to its HIVE platform via a partnership with Coinbase Prime, according to a Thursday (March 24) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Crypto Promotions in the UK Will Be Harder To Get Approved 
March 24, 2022

Advertising cryptocurrencies and other crypto assets in the U.K. has been largely unregulated — like the crypto industry itself — and according to regulators, the lack of specific rules in this space could harm retail investors as they may not be aware of the risks...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Algorithmic Stablecoin? DAI and the Fiat-Free Dollar Peg
March 23, 2022

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on decentralized finance, or DeFi. 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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Today in Crypto: Stablecoin Cashio Loses $28M in Value After Glitch Attack; Figure Lets Homebuyers...
March 23, 2022

Cashio, the Solana-based stablecoin protocol, has succumbed to an “infinite glitch” attack, according to developers, Coindesk wrote Wednesday (March 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Ban in Thailand Adds to Growing Backlash Against Crypto Payments
March 23, 2022

Thailand has announced a ban on using cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, joining a growing number of countries, including India, Indonesia and Turkey, that are limiting the use of digital assets to investments or are considering it. Others, most notably China, have banned crypto...

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Gemini Payments Granted Digital Money License in Ireland
March 23, 2022

Gemini Payments is the latest company to be granted a license to issue digital money in Ireland, The Irish Times reported Tuesday (March 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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Thailand Bans Cryptocurrency Use
March 23, 2022

Thailand has banned the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services, noting tokens could pose a threat. 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...

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Today in Crypto: Coincheck to Go Public After SPAC Merger; UK Watchdog Flags 50 Crypto...
March 22, 2022

Coincheck, the Japanese crypto marketplace, will merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, in order to go public on Nasdaq, a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...