Cryptocurrency

A 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)

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Crypto-Themed Twinkies — the Only Sweet Spot in the Market Right Now?
July 13, 2022

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UK Parliament Launches Inquiry Into Crypto
July 13, 2022

The U.K. Parliament’s Treasury Committee is conducting an inquiry into the role cryptocurrencies play in the United Kingdom, and is asking the public for input. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Revolut Lets Some Customers Earn Rewards, Learn About Crypto
July 12, 2022

Revolut’s Crypto Learn & Earn program will allow users to learn about rewards and how to work with the assets, a company blog said Tuesday (July 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Crypto: Bankrupt Three Arrows Capital Founders Missing; Singapore’s Crypto Sector Expect Crypto Crackdown
July 12, 2022

The co-founders of Three Arrows Capital, the failed crypto hedge fund, are missing and possibly on the run from creditors, according to media reports on Tuesday (July 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Binance CEO, Lightning Rod for Controversy, Launches Bitcoin Price War
July 12, 2022

On July 8, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder and CEO the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, launched what is likely to become an all-out price war by offering zero-fee bitcoin trades on more than a dozen currencies and stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Crypto’s Decline Drags Down Venture Capital Funding
July 12, 2022

New data has shown that funding for private crypto companies is down, with startups feeling the effect of the economic factors souring digital currencies, public stocks and venture capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Token Economy: The Promise of Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
July 12, 2022

When boosters of cryptocurrency talk about the ways it can turn traditional finance into obsolete finance, cross-border payments are inevitably the first thing they mention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Multicoin Capital Announces $430M Fund for Crypto Ventures
July 12, 2022

Multicoin Capital has a new venture fund, totaling $430 million for investing in crypto opportunities, a company press release said Tuesday (July 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Outlines Efficiency Measures
July 12, 2022

Coinbase CEO and Co-founder Brian Armstrong on Tuesday (July 12) wrote a lengthy blog post outlining his vision for the company, highlighted by a noticeable uptick in operational efficiency at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is feeling the pinch of economic instability around the...