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Block Calls for $600 Tax Exemption to Bridge Bitcoin’s Usability Gap
November 18, 2025

The idea that bitcoin could be used to buy a cup of coffee has been more ideological than practical since the very inception of blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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OCC Says Banks Can Pay Crypto-Asset Network Fees for Permissible Activities
November 18, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published an interpretive letter Tuesday (Nov. 18) that the regulator said confirmed that for specified activities, national banks can pay crypto-asset network fees and hold crypto-assets as principal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Brazil Weighs Taxes on Cross-Border Crypto Payments
November 18, 2025

Brazil is considering a tax on cross-border cryptocurrency payments, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 18), citing unnamed sources. 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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Crypto Downturn Erases $1.2 Trillion From Market
November 18, 2025

The recent cryptocurrency downturn has reportedly erased more than $1 trillion from the market. 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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Mastercard Adds Self-Managed Crypto Wallets 
November 18, 2025

Mastercard is expanding its Crypto Credential to self-custody wallets in collaboration with Polygon Labs and Mercuryo. 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...

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Nebraska Opens Digital Asset Bank Charters Gate as Challenges Remain
November 17, 2025

Digital asset banking refers to depository institutions offering services built around tokenized or blockchain-native assets, perhaps most notably with stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Altcoins Plunge to 5-Year Low Amid Crypto Sell-Off
November 17, 2025

The lowest-level, highest-risk tokens are reportedly faring the worst in the recent crypto sell-off. 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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Bitcoin ‘Death Cross’ Could Signal Decline Is Hitting Bottom
November 16, 2025

After a bad week, bitcoin could be headed into “death cross” territory. 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...

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Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000 Amid Concerns About Interest Rates and AI Investments
November 14, 2025

Bitcoin reportedly declined for a fourth day on Friday (Nov. 14), dropping as low as $94,491.22 early in the day.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....