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

Banks’ SMB Payments Pain Could Be Blockchain Payments Really Big Gain

Banks’ SMB Payments Pain Could Be Blockchain Payments Really Big Gain
Banks’ SMB Payments Pain Could Be Blockchain Payments Really Big Gain
August 30, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When it comes to cryptocurrency payments, a lot of attention is placed on consumers paying merchants, but business-to-business (B2B) payments are an area where crypto...

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FBI: Cyberthieves Increasingly Target DeFi Platforms
FBI: Cyberthieves Increasingly Target DeFi Platforms
August 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cyberthieves are increasingly targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, the FBI said, urging investors to conduct thorough research and platforms to amplify monitoring and code testing....

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Report: Blockchain Investor Animoca Brands to Raise Another $100M
Report: Blockchain Investor Animoca Brands to Raise Another $100M
August 30, 2022  |  Investments

Singapore government investment manager Temasek is reportedly joining a $100 million funding for blockchain investor Animoca Brands, adding to the nearly $435 million Animoca has...

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Report: Crypto Winter Hasn’t Chilled Consumer Interest in Buying Crypto
Report: Crypto Winter Hasn’t Chilled Consumer Interest in Buying Crypto
August 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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JPMorgan’s Kelly: Sell Crypto, Stay Away From Large Cap Tech Stocks
JPMorgan’s Kelly: Sell Crypto, Stay Away From Large Cap Tech Stocks
August 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly thinks investors ought to focus on value stocks as the Federal Reserve continues to raise rates, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug....

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The Case for Crypto Proof of Work: Bitcoin Is Dirtier but Safer
The Case for Crypto Proof of Work: Bitcoin Is Dirtier but Safer
August 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The blockchain industry has voted with its feet, and Bitcoin-style mining for cryptocurrency has largely been relegated to the scrap heap of history, at least...

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Court Says Central African Republic’s Crypto Sales Are Unconstitutional
Court Says Central African Republic’s Crypto Sales Are Unconstitutional
August 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central African Republic’s top court has ruled that using government-backed cryptocurrency to purchase land, citizenship and “e-residency” goes against the country’s constitution. Get the...

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Indonesia’s GoTo Gets Into Crypto With Kripto Maksima Purchase
Indonesia’s GoTo Gets Into Crypto With Kripto Maksima Purchase
August 29, 2022  |  Partnerships

Indonesian tech firm GoTo is getting into the cryptocurrency business — and hoping to diversify its services — with its purchase of local crypto exchange...

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