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Ripple CEO ‘Waiting To See’ With Biden Administration Before Leaving US
December 03, 2020

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has walked back his intent to leave the U.S. over uncertain crypto regulations, according to a report by CoinDesk. 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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US Bill Would Ban Stablecoins Not Approved By Gov’t
December 03, 2020

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would make stablecoins illegal unless they’re approved by the government, according to a report by Cointelegraph. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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From Libra to Diem: Facebook-Backed Crypto Project Changes Name
December 01, 2020

Goodbye Libra and hello Diem. Facebook’s cryptocurrency project on Tuesday (Dec. 1) unveiled a new name as it seeks to put some distance between itself and its powerful but controversial Big Tech sponsor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Libra Launch Signals Sparks Between Big Tech, Central Banks On Digital Currencies
December 01, 2020

With apologies to T.S. Eliot: This is the way Libra launches — not with a bang, but a whimper. 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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ECB President Warns Stablecoins Could ‘Threaten’ Monetary Sovereignty
November 30, 2020

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde wrote in an editorial that she thinks stablecoins could pose a risk to “financial stability and monetary sovereignty.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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PayPal’s Bitcoin Backing Proves Crypto Is Ready For Prime Time (And Grandma)
November 30, 2020

When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the inevitable advance of digital currency. Daniel Gouldman, CEO of crypto-banking platform operator Ternio, told Karen...

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Facebook’s Libra To Make 2021 Debut As Single, Dollar-Backed Coin
November 29, 2020

Facebook‘s digital currency, Libra, could launch by January, but in a “limited format,” according to officials, as reported by Financial Times (FT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Is ‘Embedded Regulation’ The Key To Stablecoins’ Success?
November 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. To that end, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) study concludes that “embedded regulation” might offer a solution for stablecoins, defined...

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PayPal CEO Schulman: Consumers Moving To Digital Currency In Droves
November 23, 2020

Consumers are moving to digital payments and cryptocurrency in droves, and it’s inevitable that more central banks will issue digital forms of currency, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in a televised interview on Monday (Nov. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...