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

China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
China ‘Blanket’ Crypto Ban Paves Way for CBDCs 
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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China Declares All Cryptocurrency, Related Transactions Illegal
China Declares All Cryptocurrency, Related Transactions Illegal
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies and related transactions are now considered illegal in China, the country’s central bank said Friday (Sept 24) in a statement on its website. Get...

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New Data: Almost 25% of US Cross-Border Remittance Senders Use Crypto
New Data: Almost 25% of US Cross-Border Remittance Senders Use Crypto
September 24, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Cross-border remittances are a lifeline for many developing economies, but high fees and long processing times can make timely payments difficult for those who may...

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Musk Calls on Dogecoin to Lower Fees for Consumers
Musk Calls on Dogecoin to Lower Fees for Consumers
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk, the well-known Tesla and SpaceX chief, said he thinks dogecoin fees should be reduced to make cheaper purchases for things like movie tickets....

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Bitcoin Daily: Spain’s PortAvertura World to Take Bitcoin at Hotels Next Season; Asset Manager Cobo Nets $40 for DeFi Infrastructure
Bitcoin Daily: Spain’s PortAvertura World to Take Bitcoin at Hotels Next Season; Asset Manager Cobo...
September 23, 2021  |  Bitcoin

PortAventura World, a resort possessing Europe’s most theme parks and six hotels, is creating software so guests can use cryptocurrency to pay, according to a...

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Twitter Adds Strike API for Tips Paid in Bitcoin
Twitter Adds Strike API for Tips Paid in Bitcoin
September 23, 2021  |  API

Digital wallet Strike announced the debut of the Strike API platform for marketplace and merchant businesses, according to a Thursday (Sept. 23) press release. Get...

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Circle Partners With Plaid to Drive Bank Verifications for ACH Payments
Circle Partners With Plaid to Drive Bank Verifications for ACH Payments
September 23, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Global FinTech startup and stablecoin issuer Circle is partnering with financial data aggregator Plaid to ease and speed the verification process for ACH payments and...

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MoneyLion to Start Trading After SPAC Merger
MoneyLion to Start Trading After SPAC Merger
September 22, 2021  |  IPO

Digital finance platform MoneyLion has announced a combination with Fusion, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK FinTech Monneo to Accept Crypto for Invoice Payments
UK FinTech Monneo to Accept Crypto for Invoice Payments
September 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

European FinTech startup Monneo has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to enable payment of invoices in cryptocurrencies, UK Tech News reported on Wednesday (Sept. 22)....

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