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

Judge Says Shareholders’ Lawsuit Against Coinbase Can Move Forward
Judge Says Shareholders’ Lawsuit Against Coinbase Can Move Forward
September 06, 2024  |  Legal

A proposed class action lawsuit brought against Coinbase by shareholders is reportedly moving forward. The cryptocurrency exchange’s bid to have the suit dismissed was rejected Thursday...

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Mastercard’s Crypto Debit Card Integrates With Apple and Google Pay
Mastercard’s Crypto Debit Card Integrates With Apple and Google Pay
September 06, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

More than half a billion people own crypto, primarily as a speculative investment. And now, with the news Thursday (Sept. 5) that Mercuryo has launched...

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Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
September 05, 2024  |  Investments

Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo said Thursday (Sept. 5) that while blockchain technology has promise, he and his firm are steering clear of companies...

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Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy
Coinbase to Continue Spending to Influence US and Global Policy
September 04, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase reportedly plans to continue its “elevated policy spend” through the U.S. presidential election and beyond. Beyond the U.S. election, the cryptocurrency exchange will continue...

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This Week Web3: Scams, Payments and Stablecoins
This Week Web3: Scams, Payments and Stablecoins
September 04, 2024  |  Blockchain

A lot can change in five years, particularly when it comes to fast-moving innovations like blockchain technology. Back in 2019, the crypto landscape was marked...

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Robinhood Continues UK Expansion With Stock Lending
Robinhood Continues UK Expansion With Stock Lending
September 04, 2024  |  Loans

Robinhood now offers stock lending for British customers, part of the platform’s ongoing U.K. expansion. Introduced Wednesday (Sept. 4), the offering lets customers lend out any fully...

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FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
September 03, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

As bitcoin ATMs have been installed in more locations, they have become a “payment portal for scammers,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a...

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OKX Names Grab’s Gracie Lin to Head Singapore Crypto Exchange
OKX Names Grab’s Gracie Lin to Head Singapore Crypto Exchange
September 02, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has appointed Grab executive Gracie Lin as CEO of its Singapore operations. The company announced the hiring Monday (Sept. 2), while also...

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Lawmakers Say Crypto Bill Passage Would Be Long Shot for 2024
Lawmakers Say Crypto Bill Passage Would Be Long Shot for 2024
September 01, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Will this year see a cryptocurrency bill make it through Congress? There’s a chance, according to a Sunday (Sep. 1) report by Coindesk, though it’s...

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