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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Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

Two more financial regulators have warned that they won’t allow Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra, to launch without looking at it closely. The international Financial Stability...

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Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to hold Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, to high standards when it comes to consumer protection and regulation. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Walmart China Uses Blockchain For Food Sales; Would-Be Fed Member Moore To Create His Own Crypto Bank
Bitcoin Daily: Walmart China Uses Blockchain For Food Sales; Would-Be Fed Member Moore To Create...
June 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin startup Lolli announced that it has struck a new partnership with Hotels.com, joining Lolli’s existing partners Booking.com, Priceline, Hilton and Marriott. Get the Full Story...

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JPMC To Test Crypto Coin By Year-End
JPMC To Test Crypto Coin By Year-End
June 25, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan plans to test its proposed cryptocurrency, the JPM Coin, by the end of the year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Regulators Say Facebook’s Libra Will Need Scrutiny 
Regulators Say Facebook’s Libra Will Need Scrutiny 
June 25, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

More financial regulators are talking about Libra and saying that Facebook’s recently announced cryptocurrency won’t launch without close scrutiny, according to a report by the...

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G20 Finance Board: Libra Will Need To Be Watched Closely 
G20 Finance Board: Libra Will Need To Be Watched Closely 
June 25, 2019  |  Regulation

Randal Quarles, chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), said there won’t be a specific item on the agenda about Facebook’s Libra at the G20...

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Hearings Scheduled For BB&T, SunTrust Merger
Hearings Scheduled For BB&T, SunTrust Merger
June 25, 2019  |  Regulation

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled hearings about the proposed merger between BB&T and SunTrust Banks, as well as the Facebook-planned cryptocurrency Libra. Get...

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Bitcoin Daily: FATF Calls For Stronger Crypto ID Regs; Bitcoin Price Remains Above $11K After Spike
Bitcoin Daily: FATF Calls For Stronger Crypto ID Regs; Bitcoin Price Remains Above $11K After...
June 25, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has demanded strict know-your-customer procedures for all small digital asset sales, bringing an end to anonymous crypto exchanges, which...

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After (And Among) The Libra Headlines, Caution And Clamor
After (And Among) The Libra Headlines, Caution And Clamor
June 24, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

All Libra, all the time? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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