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Cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments and central banks (such as the U.S. dollar or the euro), cryptocurrencies operate on decentralised networks based on blockchain technology.

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24 December 2021

Manasquan Bank to connect customers to crypto through Bakkt

Manasquan Bank retail customers could soon be buying, selling and holding cryptocurrency through a partnership with digital assets fintech Bakkt....

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27 August 2021

PayPal launches cryptocurrency service in the UK

PayPal is rolling out its cryptocurrency service, giving users the ability to hold, buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, in...

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16 December 2020

Conio partners with Banca Generali to take cryptocurrency mainstream in Italy

Italian private bank Banca Generali is entering the cryptocurrency market through a new partnership with local fintech company Conio, a...

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9 October 2020

Crypto-derivatives subject to retail ban in UK

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has banned the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail customers. The financial services regulator in the...

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26 August 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX acquires Blockfolio

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has acquired consumer portfolio tracking app Blockfolio for $150 million. The cash, cryptocurrency and stock deal will...

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26 June 2020

New York to make it easier to launch cryptocurrency startups

The New York State Department of Financial Services has proposed a new conditional licensing framework that would make it easier...

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