Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Coinbase Gets Payments License in ‘Priority Market’ of Singapore
Coinbase Gets Payments License in ‘Priority Market’ of Singapore
October 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has received a payments license from Singapore’s central bank. The license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will let Coinbase provide...

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Report: Bankman-Fried’s Alleged Victims Still Believe in Crypto
Report: Bankman-Fried’s Alleged Victims Still Believe in Crypto
October 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite losing millions when FTX collapsed, some investors still believe in the promise of cryptocurrency. As CNBC reported Monday (Oct. 2) — in advance of a documentary on the...

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Circle Says Stablecoins Are Not Securities in SEC Case Against Binance
Circle Says Stablecoins Are Not Securities in SEC Case Against Binance
September 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has reportedly filed a brief in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance, one of the...

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BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
September 28, 2023  |  CBDC

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Project Mariana was developed by three BIS...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How CUs Can Meet Members’ Cryptocurrency Expectations
PYMNTS Intelligence: How CUs Can Meet Members’ Cryptocurrency Expectations
September 28, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Cryptocurrencies have become a popular choice for consumers either seeking a novel, fast-moving and potentially lucrative investment opportunity or exploring alternative payment methods to fiat...

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BlockFi Receives Court Approval for Liquidation Plan
BlockFi Receives Court Approval for Liquidation Plan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto lender BlockFi has reportedly been granted approval for its liquidation plan by a bankruptcy court. This decision brings a glimmer of hope for customers...

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Chase UK to Block Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
Chase UK to Block Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Chase UK told customers that it will block them from making cryptocurrency transactions in a bid to protect them from the increasing number of frauds...

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Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is planning to launch three stablecoins in Japan next year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency platform is working with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking...

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SEC Raises Concerns Over Coinbase’s Role in Celsius’ Bankruptcy Plan
SEC Raises Concerns Over Coinbase’s Role in Celsius’ Bankruptcy Plan
September 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly expressed reservations regarding Coinbase Global’s proposed involvement in Celsius Network’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy. The SEC, which previously charged Coinbase...

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