In spite of their price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, new PYMNTS research shows that 58 percent of multinational firms are already using at least one form of cryptocurrency — especially when moving funds across borders. The new Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Global Business survey, a PYMNTS...
PayPal’s peer-to-peer vending app Venmo unveiled a program Tuesday (Aug. 10) called Cash Back to Crypto, which allows customers using its credit card to automatically buy cryptocurrency using cash back earned from Venmo card purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
For stablecoins, for cryptos in general, legitimacy comes with broader access within financial services. Greater access to payment rails and infrastructure means that the digital coins can reach a broader audience. Compliance with regulations — along with a chance to help shape those regulations —...
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex is agreeing to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a $10.4 million settlement charge for operating an unregistered digital asset exchange, according to the SEC and multiple news agencies on Monday (Aug. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
AMC Entertainment is getting on the bitcoin bandwagon and will accept the cryptocurrency for the online payment of movie theater tickets and concession snacks, AMC CEO and Chairman Adam Aron said in an earnings call, per Deadline and other media. Get the Full Story Complete...
The cryptocurrency add-on to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill has been given an official deal-type blessing that would complement changes intended to appeal as a compromise to both sides, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Aug. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Hybrid crypto-fiat gateway Alchemy Pay will be launching what it calls “virtual crypto-linked cards” that it says will speed up the use of cryptocurrencies in the payments sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The role of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is charged with regulating banks. 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...
Zipmex, a trading platform for crypto-fiats, has teamed with Visa in what Zipmex said is a bid to make its services to allow the spending of cryptocurrency more convenient, according to published reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
