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Buying Crypto on PayPal: Some Important Things to Keep in Mind

PayPal is rolling out a crypto checkout service in the United States, making it possible to pay merchants with bitcoin after purchasing BTC on the platform. CoinDesk’s Learn Editor Ollie Leech joins “All About Bitcoin” to review PayPal crypto services and how they compare to crypto exchanges.

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PayPal to Start Letting US Customers Use Their Crypto at Checkout

PayPal plans to let its 29 million online merchants use cryptocurrency as a payment method. “The Hash” panel discusses the role of PayPal pushing crypto further mainstream and the future of crypto payments.

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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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