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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Robinhood’s Memecoin Boom Shows Crypto’s Retail Market Is No Joke
July 09, 2026

The easiest way to misunderstand memecoins is to take the joke too seriously. The second-easiest way is not to take the market seriously enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Banks Turn Stablecoin Safety Into a Selling Point
July 09, 2026

Stablecoins have drawn attention for how they move money. Custody may prove to be the business that help solidify banks’ positioning in the institutional market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Sony Gets Conditional OK for US-Based Stablecoin Bank
July 09, 2026

Sony Bank has received conditional approval to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin bank. 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 completing...

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Nium Acquires Cypher to Bridge Fiat and Crypto
July 08, 2026

Nium has acquired Cypher to further develop Nium as the core infrastructure layer for compliant money movement and value exchange that bridges fiat and digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Crypto Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Deadline
July 08, 2026

CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. 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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MiCA Says No Funny Money in Europe’s Stablecoin Basket  
July 08, 2026

Europe just stood up financial services’ newest compliance perimeter. 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 completing this form,...

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Trump Family Crypto Company Looks to Sell Payments Firm
July 08, 2026

A payments company owned by Trump family cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial is up for sale, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Crypto Sector Preps Defense Against Quantum Computing Threat
July 08, 2026

The cryptocurrency sector has reportedly begun preparations to defend against quantum computing-related threats. 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....

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Open USD and the Questions 140 Logos Don’t Answer
July 08, 2026

On June 30, an independent company called Open Standard launched a dollar stablecoin, Open USD, and 140 of the biggest names in money signed on. Visa. Mastercard. BlackRock. BNY. Coinbase. Stripe. Circle’s stock fell as much as 17% the same day, which tells you the...