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Banking On Profits From Cryptos’ Pricing Swings
September 10, 2019

Where there are exchanges — where assets change hands between buyers and sellers — there are myriad ways to make money. 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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Libra To Face Strict Standards To Prevent Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
September 10, 2019

The Geneva-based, Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency will have to adhere to stringent regulations, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Sept. 10). 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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Jack Dorsey Brushes Off Plans For Square Crypto
September 08, 2019

There are no plans for Twitter to create its own digital currency similar to Facebook’s Libra. 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,...

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China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
September 05, 2019

In China, the central bank will debut a state-backed cryptocurrency that initially will be issued to seven institutions in that country, Forbes reported this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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East African Country Burundi Prohibits Cryptocurrency Trading
September 04, 2019

Saying it can’t provide users of cryptocurrencies protection in case of trouble, Burundi banned the trading of digital currencies in the country, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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First ‘Celebrity Crypto’ Launched By Philippine Boxer Manny Pacquiao
September 03, 2019

Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao announced the launch of his own cryptocurrency at a free concert in Manila, The Verge reported on Monday (Sept. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ECB Warns EU Of Libra’s Potential Threats
September 02, 2019

The European Central Bank is being advised by ECB board member Yves Mersch that Facebook’s Libra could affect its ability to set monetary policy, Reuters reported Monday (Sept. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Groups Call On Congress To Use Bank Secrecy Act For Crypto Regs
September 02, 2019

Testimony from the Financial Integrity Network (FIN) released before a Sept. 3 hearing advises that system-wide governance should be established to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs), CoinTelegraph reported Monday (Sept. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Andreessen Horowitz Fights Back Against DC’s Crypto Curbs
September 02, 2019

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is attempting to fight back against Washington’s tougher stance on cryptocurrencies. 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...