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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St. Patrick’s Day 2021: Following The Rainbow To The Pot o’ Crypto
March 13, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us — an event associated with big parades, green beer and “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” buttons stuck to everything from hats to bagpipes. Wearing green is still in, but consumers will likely be doing their celebrating at home again...

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Rob Gronkowski Selling Non-Fungible Tokens Of Super Bowl Moments
March 09, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is selling over 300 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) spotlighting moments during this year’s Super Bowl and the other three Super Bowls of his career, according to a CNBC report on Tuesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Are NFTs Jumping The Shark As The Latest Crypto Trend?
March 05, 2021

There’s an old “Happy Days” episode that’s shorthand for when something’s become mainstream, yes, but the ridiculous has crept in, where a peak has passed, where gimmicks are suddenly in evidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bitcoin Miner Cipher Going Public Via SPAC Merger
March 05, 2021

Cipher Mining, a newly-formed bitcoin mining company, is filing to go public via a merger with Good Works Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Dallas Mavericks To Take Dogecoin For Payment With BitPay
March 04, 2021

Digital currency payment provider BitPay has launched Dogecoin payments for retailers and individuals. The Dallas Mavericks will be the first to accept Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market cap of $6 billion, with the help of BitPay, according to a Thursday (March 4) announcement. Get the...

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Citi Report: Bitcoin Could Become The Main Global Digital Currency
March 01, 2021

A new Citi report indicates that bitcoin is at a “tipping point” and could become the “currency of choice” for global trade, CNBC reported on Monday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Balance Sheets Ballooning With Bitcoin — A Harbinger Of DeFi To Come? 
March 01, 2021

Balance sheets ballooning with bitcoin. 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, you agree to receive...

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Volatility Continues As Central Banks Reckon With The Allure of Digital Fiat 
February 26, 2021

Crypto is everywhere — even at the highest economic levels of government. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs for short) are gaining ground and moving ever closer to launch, amid a variety of domestic, country-by-country initiatives — and cross-border efforts, too. Though bitcoin and its multitude...

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GameStopped? Robinhood Adds 6 Million Users YTD
February 26, 2021

Online brokerage Robinhood has added 6 million new users for its cryptocurrency services in the first two months of this year, Yahoo! Finance wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...