Cryptocurrency

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Stablecoins May Face More Regulation In Banking  
June 14, 2021

Digital currency has a long way to go before it is ubiquitous. And for stablecoins — not to be confused with digital fiat – the road may be a bit bumpy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Brazil’s Central Bank Puts CBDC Debut On Hold 2 Years
June 13, 2021

The Banco Central de Brasil (BCB) wants at least a year of more time before it debuts its new central bank digital currency (CBDC), CoinDesk writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Debate Sharpens in US Over CBDC
June 13, 2021

The debate over central bank digital currencies sharpened a bit this past week in the marbled halls of the U.S. Congress. 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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State Street Mulls Crypto Exchange-Traded Funds
June 11, 2021

As firms such as ETC Group and 21Shares launch, or plan to launch, bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), State Street’s exchange-traded funds business is mulling how it can harness increasing client demand for digital currencies like bitcoin, Financial News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China’s eCurrency Can Be Stored In Digital Or Physical Wallets
June 11, 2021

Speaking at the 13th annual Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Mu Changchun said that the state-backed digital yuan can be stored in a variety of wallets — digital, physical, personal, or public — Bloomberg reported on Friday (June 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Basel Committee Exploring Cryptoasset Regulation For Banks
June 10, 2021

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is looking for input on its preliminary ideas as to how the exposure of banks to digital assets should be treated, according to a Thursday (June 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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France, Switzerland To Experiment With Cross-Border CBDC
June 10, 2021

The national banks of France and Switzerland say they will conduct an experiment using wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border settlement. 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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Coinbase Enables 401(K) Provider To Offer Crypto Investment Option
June 10, 2021

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider, plans to give some workers the option to invest in cryptocurrencies starting in July. 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...

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Stablecoins Face Unstable Regulatory Path With Cryptos In Federal Spotlight
June 10, 2021

All eyes may be on cryptocurrencies, with the wild gyrations in price of bitcoin and other offerings, and headlines swirling around ransomware. On the one hand, El Salvador has embraced bitcoin as legal tender, on the other hand, nations such as China have all but...