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US Lawmakers Visit Switzerland To Talk Libra
August 18, 2019

During an upcoming visit to Switzerland, American lawmakers plan to discuss Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, 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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Mastercard Looks To Hire Crypto Team
August 18, 2019

Mastercard, already an ally of Facebook’s Libra, announced it’s in the midst of planning its own cryptocurrency team, the New York Post reported on Saturday (Aug. 17). The move is in line with Mastercard’s goal of being known as a technology company “more than a...

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People’s Bank Of China Ramps Up Crypto Development
August 04, 2019

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), announced that it has accelerated the development of its own cryptocurrency, reported Cointelegraph on Sunday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nexo Rolls Out Digital Currency Mastercard
August 02, 2019

To let consumers spend the value of their digital currency, instant crypto loan company Nexo is rolling out a cryptocurrency credit card that is Mastercard-branded. The company says that the card is the first card around the globe that lets users spend their digital currency’s...

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Walmart Files Patent For The Walmart Coin
August 02, 2019

Walmart has filed a patent application for a “digital asset” that would be based on a type of block production, according to reports. 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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Senate Hearing Focuses On Need For Crypto Oversight
July 30, 2019

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Ripple Defends Crypto To Congress In Open Letter
July 29, 2019

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and its Executive Chairman Chris Larsen penned an open letter to Congress regarding the regulations of cryptocurrencies. 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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Japan’s Monex Group Wants In On Libra
July 28, 2019

The owner of the hacked Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is looking to join Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. 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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Swiss Privacy Group Still Waiting To Hear From Facebook On Libra
July 23, 2019

The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) said it still hasn’t heard from Facebook regarding its supposed oversight of Libra, the social media giant’s proposed cryptocurrency.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...