PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Amid the rallies that have marked all manner of asset classes in 2020 – where things hummed along to start the year, turned sour in the spring and then rebounded (nay, roared) into the waning months, bitcoin stands out. But now, at least some asset managers have been embracing bitcoin as a hedge against currencies and gold.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the inevitable advance of digital currency. Bitcoin is like a [crypto] 101 version. You Can’t Spend It.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Popular cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP). Each cryptocurrency operates on its own underlying technology and has unique features that may cater to different use cases. Among the frontrunners is Bitcoin (BTC), widely recognized as the pioneer in the digital currency space.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 26, 2024

However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. The potential use cases and benefits for users are hazy at best. In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Use cases for the project reportedly include assisting the government in keeping track of instances of COVID-19, locate parking spots for people, and simplify the procedure for individuals to register properties, according to CoinDesk. Only stablecoins can make it much easier, quicker and safer,” the official told the outlet.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 16, 2024

However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. We’ve seen more and more use cases across many different fields, for example, finance, social media and games.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. Since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009, the crypto world has jumped from one height to the next continually breaking records.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There was a time when JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) CEO Jamie Dimon didn’t have much in the way of positive things to say about bitcoin. He said he regretted calling bitcoin a fraud, and that the blockchain was a genuinely interesting technology with potential. I didn’t want to be the spokesman against bitcoin. Dimon clarified.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Crypto enthusiasts proclaim that you can front the best-known players like bitcoin or the most obscure blockchain-backed currencies circulating the world and tap into the future of money. Even bitcoin is accepted by only a relative handful of digital retailers. Dhamodharan said that’s impossible to say from the outset.

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2019

The New York State Attorney General ( NYAG ) Letitia James wants to see documents regarding an alleged deal made between cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin operator Tether that “misled their clients and investors.”.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Categories are not mutually exclusive and companies are mapped according to primary use case. Genesis Digital Assets , a US-based bitcoin miner, raised $125M in funding in July 2021. Tokens & cryptocurrencies: These companies provide digital tokens, currencies, and stablecoins powered by blockchain networks.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

And for the settlements, consider these stablecoins as traveling finite territory in the most recently defined uses cases – as in, intrabank. We note that the coins are not “outward” facing, which means they will not be used by Wells Fargo banking clients, corporate or otherwise. Wells Fargo said Wednesday (Sept.

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BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

Cryptocurrency is well established as an investable asset and global payments method, but its long-term value proposition to businesses goes far beyond these use cases. Overall, partnering with a crypto payment processor gives you the most secure and efficient way to pay your employees with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Become an expert on what’s new and what’s next for blockchain, diving into bitcoin, ethereum, cryptocurrencies, enterprise blockchains, and a whole host of other topics. USV initially focused on bitcoin , making its first bet in early 2013 on popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Research Briefing: Blockchain in Review.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The digital currency and payments market encapsulates various facets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins pegged to real-world assets, digital wallets , and blockchain-based payment networks.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

The synthetic offering would be created as a stablecoin for public use, which in turn is backed by central bank reserves. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are touted by at least some observers as replacements of traditional currencies, due to their decentralized nature.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2019

We absolutely think stablecoins will play a role in our future, that is [what] we have invested in over the years,” Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions at Mastercard Jorn Lambert told Karen Webster in a recent conversation. The Twin Concerns: Bitcoin And Facebook.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. It remains to be seen how the industry will evolve and address these challenges in 2024.

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CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

And, although Google searches for “bitcoin” and “blockchain” have slid, companies are still flush with cash from 2017’s ICO boom, cryptocurrency price run-up, and venture capital investment — and are spending it. Basis is building a “stablecoin” that is intended to be less volatile than other cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

For stablecoins, concept is edging closer to reality, especially for digital dollars – with a dose of regulatory clarity. To that end, as Jeremy Allaire , CEO of Circle , told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, a number of trends are converging to bring stablecoins into the mainstream of commercial and consumer payments.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Bit by bit — but more than bitcoin by bitcoin — cryptos are inching into the mainstream, for both consumer and commercial applications. There’s still fiat involved in most cases — but, then, after all, seismic shifts in payments have got to start somewhere. The Outlook For Stablecoins .

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Finovate

JANUARY 17, 2024

With apologies to Dr. Dre … the spot Bitcoin ETFs are here and everybody’s celebratin’! This week on Tales from the Crypto we’re taking a look at the launch and reception of the long-awaited spot bitcoin ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Arrived! The new bitcoin ETFs and their ticker symbols are below.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

Bitcoin price seems to be recovering — up low single digit percentage points at this writing — to a bit more than $5,700, and then backing off a bit to a recent $5645. The Times noted there are “no immediate news catalysts” that are in place to send bitcoin higher. A real lift or a dead cat bounce?

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

Bitcoin seems to be recovering– up low single digit percentage points at this writing – to a bit more than $5,700 and then backing off a bit to a recent $5645. The Times noted there are “no immediate news catalysts” that are in place to send bitcoin higher. Taken on a case by case basis, one use case does not validate all use cases.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Depending on the use case and the corporate need, he told Webster, supporting different rails makes sense. Data flows and transparency can help corporate treasurers and chief financial officers act strategically in day-to-day cash management and optimize working capital as they break down silos within their own companies.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The world seems to be divided into two camps, at least when speaking generally: Those who think bitcoin and other digital currencies provide the promise of transactional efficiency in the coming year, and those who view cryptocurrency as mainly a way for drug dealers, terrorists, fraudsters and others to operate in the shadows.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

The notion that Facebook is going to launch and ignite a global payments network, at scale, based on its own branded cryptocurrency and achieve global merchant and consumer acceptance is as likely as the predictions a decade ago that bitcoin and blockchain would, by now, become the internet of money. The most popular use case for Credits?

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CB Insights

JANUARY 25, 2019

Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin mining companies face rising competition, mounting environmental concerns, and declining demand. Keep an eye on consortia in 2019 to see how they develop blockchain use cases and grapple with structural challenges. Stablecoins. Could stability bring mainstream adoption to cryptocurrencies?

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Among plenty of emerging use cases, the technology aims to create a new and improved payments system for the world — one that’s secure, transparent, decentralized, fast, and uses cryptocurrencies (types of digital cash) as a means of exchange. This is where stablecoins come into play. What are stablecoins?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

31, 2018, will mark the 10th anniversary of the day that a link to a paper , authored by Satoshi Nakamoto , describing the digital currency called bitcoin was first publicly circulated. Ten years after bitcoin launched, it remains the go-to currency of criminals and a way for cybercrooks to wash their money. The end of this month, Oct.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Whether it was a bit of prescience – or perhaps a bit of prompting – we had a feeling that we might hear from the ecosystem after Karen Webster’s argument for just saying bye-bye to bitcoin. Bitcoin has only two proven use cases after eight years: criminal activity and speculation. “Few people speak out.

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