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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

‘Cryptofinance’ Might Be Replacing ‘Cryptocurrency,’ but Bitcoin Is Still Unreliable
‘Cryptofinance’ Might Be Replacing ‘Cryptocurrency,’ but Bitcoin Is Still Unreliable
February 07, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Compared to the events of 2023, the cryptocurrency sector in 2024 could be considered relatively boring. U.S. regulators at the start of the year approved...

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Robinhood and MetaMask Partner to Streamline Access to Web3
Robinhood and MetaMask Partner to Streamline Access to Web3
February 06, 2024  |  Partnerships

Robinhood and MetaMask have integrated their platforms to make it easier for users to access Web3. This integration allows customers to purchase cryptocurrency through Robinhood’s low-cost order engine,...

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Ripple Ordered to Produce Crypto Sale Info for SEC
Ripple Ordered to Produce Crypto Sale Info for SEC
February 06, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Blockchain company Ripple has been ordered to share financial statements about cryptocurrency sales with regulators. That ruling came from a New York judge, and requires Ripple to share...

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Reunit Launches Volume-Based Rewards for Omnichain Crypto Wallet
Reunit Launches Volume-Based Rewards for Omnichain Crypto Wallet
February 05, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Omnichain cryptocurrency wallet Reunit Wallet has debuted a volume-based reward program. The program, announced Monday (Feb. 5), is designed to stimulate trading activity on its platform and attract new...

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Large-Scale Crypto Mining Consumes 2% of US Electricity
Large-Scale Crypto Mining Consumes 2% of US Electricity
February 04, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

How much energy does cryptocurrency mining consume in the U.S.? A recent analysis by the Energy Information Agency (EIA) estimates that large-scale cryptocurrency operations consume more...

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Ripple Prepares to Expand Payments Business in US
Ripple Prepares to Expand Payments Business in US
February 04, 2024  |  Blockchain

Ripple says it’s planning to expand its payments business in the U.S. Right now, 90% of the blockchain company’s business is based outside the U.S.,...

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Report: Identity Theft Indictments Include Conspirators in $400 Million FTX Hack
Report: Identity Theft Indictments Include Conspirators in $400 Million FTX Hack
February 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Three individuals have been indicted for their involvement in an identity theft conspiracy, which reportedly included a $400 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The...

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JPMorgan Raises Concerns About Tether’s Compliance, Transparency
JPMorgan Raises Concerns About Tether’s Compliance, Transparency
February 01, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether is making headlines in the cryptocurrency market as its USDT token approaches $100 billion in market capitalization, the largest on the market.  While this milestone signifies Tether’s...

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Bitpay Climbs Two Spots in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Crypto Wallet Apps
Bitpay Climbs Two Spots in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Crypto Wallet Apps
February 01, 2024  |  Crypto Wallet

If you’re looking for a place to store your crypto, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Cryptocurrency Wallets can help. Each month, PYMNTS uses metrics such as...

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