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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NY Senate Allows Regulator to Charge Crypto Companies a Fee
April 11, 2022

The New York State Senate is upping the efforts from the Department of Financial Services to help oversee cryptocurrency, Coindesk said. 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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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Suspends Crypto Purchases Through India’s UPI; CLabs to Work With eCurrency...
April 10, 2022

Only five crypto companies are on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) temporary registration list, meaning they’re able to trade while their applications are being considered, CoinDesk reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Goldman Sours on Crypto Markets, Downgrades Robinhood
April 10, 2022

Goldman Sachs said most digital asset companies will miss revenue estimates in posting their first quarter earnings and has downgraded Robinhood from neutral to sell, CoinDesk reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Lobbies UK Ahead of Crypto Regulations
April 10, 2022

Circle has been conducting several “state visits” to the United Kingdom for the past year, looking at how to expand its business there, Bloomberg wrote Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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IMF Study Finds Corrupt Countries Use More Crypto, Argues for Crackdown
April 10, 2022

Countries with more corruption tend to have more people using cryptocurrencies. 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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PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: What’s a Satoshi? Bitcoin’s Million-Dollar ‘Penny’
April 08, 2022

Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Exchange Provider Ranking Shows Binance, Coinbase, Crypto.com Lead the Pack
April 08, 2022

It’s far from surprising that the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges’ wallets score higher in PYMNTS Cryptocurrency Exchange Provider Ranking, but there does seem to be a trend forming. The three top wallets belong to three of the biggest brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Crypto: UFC Fighters to Get Bonuses in Crypto; VCs Face Risk of Crypto...
April 07, 2022

The Ultimate Fighting Championship plans to pay a new bonus to competitors that will go out in crypto, Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Blunders: 5 Classic Examples of How Not to Buy, Sell or Store Crypto
April 07, 2022

Even for an industry whose only holiday celebrates the day someone gave away a fortune currently worth more than $400 million for two pizzas, the March 10 tweet by @dino_dealer was particularly plaintive: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...