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Why Bitcoin Is More Like a $100 Bill Than Gold

Data and headlines on bitcoin's use in commerce point to an attribute that sets it apart from the yellow metal.

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PayPal Confirms Purchase of Crypto Security Firm Curv

As CoinDesk first reported on March 2, PayPal confirmed that it will purchase Curv, a crypto security firm. “The Hash” panel discusses how PayPal is deepening its bet on the crypto ecosystem and weighs in on what PayPal’s acquisition means for the wider market.

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PayPal Confirms It Will Acquire Curv, Signaling Intentions to Beef Up Digital Asset Security

Nik De, CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor, provides an update on the biggest crypto news coming up this week, including SEC nominee Gary Gensler's confirmation hearing and another congressional hearing on the GameStop frenzy. Plus, insights into PayPal's acquisition of Curv.

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PayPal Confirms It's Buying Crypto Security Firm Curv

The payments giant said Curv will help it "accelerate and expand its initiatives to support cryptocurrencies and digital assets."

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PayPal to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm Curv, Per CoinDesk Sources

PayPal is reportedly in the process of buying Curv, a cryptocurrency custody tech provider. Is PayPal becoming a more legitimate force in the crypto space? "The Hash" panel discuss what to make of this possible deal.

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PayPal to Buy Crypto Custody Firm Curv: Sources

One source tells CoinDesk that Curv could be sold for as much as $500 million.

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Crypto Derivatives Platform FTX Now Supports Deposits via PayPal

The new payment option allows users to deposit many currencies "instantly," the exchange's CEO said.

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Paxos CEO: Mainstream Adoption of Crypto Will Revolutionize the Financial System

Charles Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the Bitfinex and Tether settlement, the rise of USDT around the world and the impact of institutional adoption by major players including PayPal.

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PayPal Wants to Be a CBDC Distributor

The digital currencies could be distributed through PayPal’s digital wallets, the company’s CEO said.

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PayPal’s Crypto Products Coming to the UK in Months

The U.K. will be the first market outside the U.S. for PayPal's crypto products.

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