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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PayPal’s Regulatory Affairs Hiring Hints At Cryptos’ Retail Challenges
PayPal’s Regulatory Affairs Hiring Hints At Cryptos’ Retail Challenges
July 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The growth in job listings at tech behemoths — positions dedicated to the development of cryptocurrencies to be used in larger, presumably retail settings —...

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Expert Warns Of UK Financial Losses If Firms Taking Crypto As Payment Fail
Expert Warns Of UK Financial Losses If Firms Taking Crypto As Payment Fail
July 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

A U.K.-based insolvency expert says crypto could be dire for the government, The Guardian reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bitcoin Daily: Sao Paulo, Brazil Police Seize $33M In Alleged Crypto Fraud Scheme; Three US States Probe BlockFi’s Crypto Accounts
Bitcoin Daily: Sao Paulo, Brazil Police Seize $33M In Alleged Crypto Fraud Scheme; Three US...
July 25, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Brazilian police have seized $33 million reportedly from a money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrencies, according to a press release from police in São Paulo. Get...

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PayPal Hires Chainalysis Exec To Lead Crypto Regulatory Affairs
PayPal Hires Chainalysis Exec To Lead Crypto Regulatory Affairs
July 25, 2021  |  Personnel

Jesse Spiro, a former Chainalysis head of policy and regulatory affairs, will be working with PayPal’s crypto division, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amazon Interest In Crypto Increasing With New Job Posting
Amazon Interest In Crypto Increasing With New Job Posting
July 23, 2021  |  Amazon

A recent job posting by Amazon seeking a digital currency and blockchain expert for its payments team means the company could be moving closer to...

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The Week In Payments: Challenger Banks For Business, The Shifting BNPL Race And Crypto’s Killer Use Case
The Week In Payments: Challenger Banks For Business, The Shifting BNPL Race And Crypto’s Killer...
July 23, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Say what you will about the world of payments and commerce, it’s never boring as every week brings a new slew of issues to the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Blockchain Startups See Massive Funding; JPMorgan Chase Gives Clients Access To Crypto Trading
Bitcoin Daily: Blockchain Startups See Massive Funding; JPMorgan Chase Gives Clients Access To Crypto Trading
July 22, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Zip Co Ltd, the Australian-based Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) firm, wants to give users a chance to trade in cryptocurrencies, a Reuters report says....

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India Begins To Consider A CBDC
India Begins To Consider A CBDC
July 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun thinking about doing a “phased introduction” of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), amid legal changes needed...

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Issuers Rush To Meet Consumer Demand For ‘Cash Back’ Crypto Cards, Despite Volatility And Risk
Issuers Rush To Meet Consumer Demand For ‘Cash Back’ Crypto Cards, Despite Volatility And Risk
July 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s not quite cash back – not really as liquid as real cash – but the cryptos-as-rewards premise may be enough to boost those digital...

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