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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Turkish Authorities Alarmed by Rise of Cryptocurrencies
January 24, 2022

Residents of Turkey are flocking to speculative cryptocurrencies as they search for financial stability. 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...

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Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Allow SEPA Payments
January 24, 2022

In what it calls a bid to “increase its position in the European cryptocurrency market,” crypto exchange KuCoin has begun integrating Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Behind Bitcoin’s Collapse, Financial Fears Are Routing Faith in Crypto
January 24, 2022

In many ways, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is the “face” of crypto on Wall Street, and despite a slight rally, it’s still pretty battered and bruised right now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Biden May Soon Release Executive Order on Cryptocurrency
January 24, 2022

The wait could be over soon for White House action on a comprehensive cryptocurrency strategy, Bloomberg reported. 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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Kryptonect Plans ‘Amazon of the Blockchain’
January 24, 2022

Cryptocurrency marketplace and ecosystem startup Kryptonect says it plans to launch the “Amazon of the blockchain,” with a marketplace that lets consumers purchase “tangible products” anonymously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Dock to Use Crypto in International Money Transfers
January 23, 2022

Brazilian financial services provider Dock plans to use cryptocurrencies to process international remittances, according to a Friday (Jan. 21) Reuters report. 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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Crypto Market Cap Falls 11%
January 21, 2022

Cryptocurrency had a dark day Friday (Jan. 21), with the total industry market cap falling 11% to $1.9 trillion, down from its all-time high of $3.1 trillion two months earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Robinhood Releases Crypto Wallet, With Its Eyes on a Bigger Prize
January 21, 2022

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FTX Launching Visa Debit Card for Crypto Balances
January 21, 2022

Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange FTX is launching a Visa debit card that will allow users to spend their digital currency balances, with customers able to join a waiting list, according to a CoinDesk report Friday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...