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Robinhood Tries Out Crypto Wallet, Transfer Features
September 20, 2021

Robinhood is testing a new cryptocurrency wallet and transfer features on its app, 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 daily newsletter,...

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Coinbase Kills Lend Product Amid SEC Ire
September 20, 2021

Following lawsuit threats by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Coinbase is killing its proposed loan product Coinbase Lend and its associated waitlist. 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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China Seeks Gold Medal for Digital Yuan Rollout Ahead of Winter Olympics
September 20, 2021

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PayPal Finalizes UK Crypto Trading With Litecoin, Ethereum Addition
September 17, 2021

PayPal in the U.K. has completed its launch of cryptocurrency trading on the platform to include Litecoin and Ethereum, adding to bitcoin and BitcoinCash, which were rolled out last month, PayPal tweeted on Friday (Sept. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Dozens of South Korean Crypto Exchanges Could Shut Down Next Week
September 17, 2021

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges must register with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit by next Friday (Sept. 24), meaning that dozens of exchanges must notify their customers on Friday (Sept. 17) of their plans to either partially or completely shut down if they can’t comply with...

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Legal Tender Debut Gets Off to Bumpy Start 
September 17, 2021

As with any new project, with grand design, new-fangled technology, a seismic shift in the way people do thing, it starts with an announcement, some fanfare and then the bumpy reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Senator Decries ‘Anonymity’ of Crypto in Crimes, Calls on Gov’t to Act
September 16, 2021

Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire has brought up concerns around the use of cryptocurrency for illicit means and has asked federal agencies to do something, The Hill reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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India’s SBI Latest Bank to Bar Payments to Crypto Exchanges
September 16, 2021

The State Bank of India (SBI) has cut off payments made with its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to cryptocurrency exchanges, the EconoTimes reported. 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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Chivo Bitcoin ATMs Come to 10 US Cities From El Salvador
September 16, 2021

El Salvador has rolled out 50 commission-free Chivo bitcoin ATMs in 10 U.S. cities to make it easier and less expensive for people to send money to friends and family members in the Central America country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...