Cryptocurrency

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.

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Kuwait Imposes ‘Absolute Prohibition’ on Crypto Payments
Kuwait Imposes ‘Absolute Prohibition’ on Crypto Payments
July 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Kuwait has outlawed the use of cryptocurrency in payments or investments to prevent money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nasdaq Halts Plans for US Digital Asset Custodian Business
Nasdaq Halts Plans for US Digital Asset Custodian Business
July 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq has halted its planned launch of a U.S. digital asset custodian business, citing the shifting business and regulatory environment. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: Russia Could Begin Testing Digital Ruble in August
Report: Russia Could Begin Testing Digital Ruble in August
July 19, 2023  |  CBDC

Russia could reportedly begin testing a digital ruble before the summer’s end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Binance Market Share Drops Amid Regulatory Pressure and Fee Changes
Binance Market Share Drops Amid Regulatory Pressure and Fee Changes
July 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance has reportedly taken a hit in its share of the global cryptocurrency spot market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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SEC Chair Expresses Disappointment in Ripple Labs Ruling
SEC Chair Expresses Disappointment in Ripple Labs Ruling
July 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reportedly said the agency is “disappointed” in last week’s court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs....

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FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
July 17, 2023  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s financial watchdog wants to crack down on illicit marketing of financial products on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ripple Optimistic About US Banks Adopting XRP
Ripple Optimistic About US Banks Adopting XRP
July 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Ripple is reportedly optimistic about the prospect of financial institutions being interested in using its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) product, which utilizes XRP for money transfers, in...

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FSB Unveils ‘Same Activity Same Risk’ Crypto Rules
FSB Unveils ‘Same Activity Same Risk’ Crypto Rules
July 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Same activity, same risk, same regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
Australia’s NAB Bars Payments to ‘High Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
July 17, 2023  |  Banking

National Australia Bank is blocking some cryptocurrency payments amid a nationwide wave of crypto scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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