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

How Crypto Shields Merchants Against Chargeback Fraud

How Crypto Shields Merchants Against Chargeback Fraud
How Crypto Shields Merchants Against Chargeback Fraud
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One way to get a merchant’s ears to perk up when the idea of accepting crypto payments comes up is to mention one big benefit:...

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Has Tether Turned the Corner on Reserve Doubters?
Has Tether Turned the Corner on Reserve Doubters?
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

When top stablecoin issuer Tether announced on Thursday (Aug. 18) that it had hired one of the world’s largest auditing firms to provide monthly reports...

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A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers and regulators say we can expect a set of guide rails for the stablecoin business by year’s end. Here’s a look at the issues...

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Banks Use Bitcoin Rewards to Attract the Crypto-Curious Consumer
Banks Use Bitcoin Rewards to Attract the Crypto-Curious Consumer
August 23, 2022  |  Banking

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Today in Crypto: DTCC Debuts Private Blockchain for Settlements; CryptoPunks NFT Floor Price Overtakes Bored Apes
Today in Crypto: DTCC Debuts Private Blockchain for Settlements; CryptoPunks NFT Floor Price Overtakes Bored...
August 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a post-trade market infrastructure for the financial services industry around the world, debuted a distributed ledger technology (DLT)...

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Gensler Changes Tactics in Capitol Hill Crypto Fight
Gensler Changes Tactics in Capitol Hill Crypto Fight
August 22, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is changing directions in the argument over whether or not cryptocurrencies are securities, signalling a change in...

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Stablecoin Issuers Account for 2% of US Treasuries Market
Stablecoin Issuers Account for 2% of US Treasuries Market
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether and Circle, among other stablecoin issuers, are currently holding $80 billion worth of short-term U.S. government debt, which shows how digital asset players are...

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Today in Crypto: Celsius Can Operate Through 2022, CFO Says; ‘Pig Butchering’ Scammers Fatten Up Victims
Today in Crypto: Celsius Can Operate Through 2022, CFO Says; ‘Pig Butchering’ Scammers Fatten Up...
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stocks related to crypto were down Friday (Aug. 19), with bitcoin losing momentum and falling below $22,000 due to bigger fears in the economy. Get...

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