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)

Crypto Apps Ride The Lightning In Latest New Provider Ranking
Crypto Apps Ride The Lightning In Latest New Provider Ranking
May 07, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Since we launched PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Cryptocurrency Apps just a short while back, the crypto craze has only gotten more …crazed… yet somehow grounded...

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India’s Central Bank Leaves Decisions To Ban Crypto To Banks
India’s Central Bank Leaves Decisions To Ban Crypto To Banks
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which is an umbrella body for retail payments, won’t be blocking cryptocurrency trades, Inc42 reported. Instead, it plans...

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SEC Chair: Congress Should Regulate Crypto Exchanges
SEC Chair: Congress Should Regulate Crypto Exchanges
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said he thinks the cryptocurrency market, now worth $2 trillion, needs more regulation, CoinDesk reported. Gensler held...

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Bitcoin Daily: Resorts World Las Vegas, Gemini Crypto Exchange To Allow Patrons To Use Crypto Wallets; Cantaloupe To Accept Crypto, Loyalty Points At Cantaloupe’s Unattended Vending Locations
Bitcoin Daily: Resorts World Las Vegas, Gemini Crypto Exchange To Allow Patrons To Use Crypto...
May 06, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Resorts World Las Vegas and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini are now working together to “explore future opportunities” for casino patrons to pay for items using cryptocurrency,...

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Kazakhstan Central Bank Eyes Creating Digital Tenge Currency
Kazakhstan Central Bank Eyes Creating Digital Tenge Currency
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Kazakhstan is the latest country to potentially consider a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to Coindesk Thursday (May 6). The National Bank for the...

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Square’s Card Not Present GPV Surges 34 Pct
Square’s Card Not Present GPV Surges 34 Pct
May 06, 2021  |  Earnings

Cash App, cryptocurrency and merchants seeing a resilient consumer — both in card-not-present (CNP) and card-present transactions. To that end, Square posted earnings results that...

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Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

U.K. FinTech Revolut has added capabilities that give users the power to transfer funds from bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets, according to a...

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Auto Insurer Metromile To Allow Bitcoin Payments, Payouts
Auto Insurer Metromile To Allow Bitcoin Payments, Payouts
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer Metromile will be allowing policyholders to pay premiums and receive claim payouts in bitcoin, according to a press...

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Bahamas Central Bank Advances Release of Digital Currency
Bahamas Central Bank Advances Release of Digital Currency
May 05, 2021  |  Digital Payments

The national rollout of the Sand Dollar from the Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) now has nine authorized financial institutions (FIs) that have completed...

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