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

Bitcoin Daily: Chicago Animal Shelter Now Accepts Crypto Donations; DeFi Technologies Joins DeFi Alliance
Bitcoin Daily: Chicago Animal Shelter Now Accepts Crypto Donations; DeFi Technologies Joins DeFi Alliance
August 24, 2021  |  Bitcoin

PAWS Chicago, which is devoted to building no-kill animal shelters, has begun taking “dogenations,” or donations in various kinds of cryptocurrency, according to a press...

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Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
August 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

There is continued debate over the role of stablecoins – and where they fit within digital commerce, in both commercial and retail settings. These cryptos have...

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Bitcoin Daily: El Salvador Prepares To Launch Bitcoin Wallet In September; After Visa’s NFT Buy, 90 CryptoPunks Get Snapped Up
Bitcoin Daily: El Salvador Prepares To Launch Bitcoin Wallet In September; After Visa’s NFT Buy,...
August 23, 2021  |  Bitcoin

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said the country’s government-supported cryptocurrency wallet will be live at the beginning of September, The Block reported. Get the Full Story...

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Circle’s New Reserve Details Show Reservations Over Stablecoin Reserves 
Circle’s New Reserve Details Show Reservations Over Stablecoin Reserves 
August 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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Poly Network Hacker Returns $610M In Stolen Crypto
Poly Network Hacker Returns $610M In Stolen Crypto
August 23, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Days after the cryptocurrency platform Poly Network issued a $500,000 reward for the return of $610 million in stolen funds, the purported hacker returned the...

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USDC Now Backed By Cash, US Treasuries
USDC Now Backed By Cash, US Treasuries
August 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and network Centre are collaborating to support Circle’s USD Coin, which is now backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries, according to...

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CompoSecure, Gemini Team On Crypto Reward Card
CompoSecure, Gemini Team On Crypto Reward Card
August 23, 2021  |  Credit Cards

Payment card maker CompoSecure Holdings is continuing to delve into the world of cryptocurrency storage and security solutions via a new partnership with crypto platform...

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NFTs And The ‘Fad Vs Trend’ Debate
NFTs And The ‘Fad Vs Trend’ Debate
August 23, 2021  |  Blockchain

As with any new method of payment, of commerce in general, of exchanging value and data, the existential questions emerge: Trend or fad? Get the Full...

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PayPal Expands Crypto Trading To UK Users 
PayPal Expands Crypto Trading To UK Users 
August 23, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal’s first global expansion of cryptocurrency trading launches this week to users in the U.K. with the ability to buy and sell bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin...

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