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BlockbusterDAO Wants to Raise $5M to Crypto Crowdfund a Netflix for Web3
December 28, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, some history buffs raised more than $40 million via a crypto crowdfunding mechanism called a DAO with the goal of purchasing an original copy of the U.S. Constitution, offering cryptocurrency tokens that would let the holder vote to do, well,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Gets Approved in Bahrain; Crypto Enthusiasts Set up Crypto-Run City Near Yellowstone
December 27, 2021

The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted Binance in-principle approval to become a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, Binance announced Monday (Dec. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Bounces Past $51,000; Turkey Readies Crypto Regulation, Eyes Fining Binance
December 26, 2021

Investors in bitcoin are seeing a two-week high, with the popular coin hitting $51,144.62 on Dec. 26, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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42% of Cross-Border Firms Use Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts That Trigger Payment 
December 23, 2021

Decentralized finance solutions have transformed the payments landscape, presenting a new vista of possibilities for seamless cross-border expansion for multinationals and businesses aspiring to launch new global initiatives.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Paraguay Lawmakers Could Approve Crypto Regulations in 2022; Bitcoin’s ‘1%’ Controls Most of...
December 23, 2021

Cryptocurrency in the South American nation of Paraguay could be facing new rules in the new year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Are the Top DeFi Blockchains?
December 22, 2021

Welcome to the ninth installment of PYMNTS’ nine-part series on decentralized finance (DeFi). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: DeFi’s Very Real Risks
December 21, 2021

Welcome to the seventh installment of PYMNTS’ eight-part series on decentralized finance (DeFi). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Musk, Dorsey Hint VC Money Puts Web3 Vision at Risk
December 21, 2021

The argument started when Elon Musk tweeted out a vague comment about something crypto-related: Web3 in this case. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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The Most Ambitious of the ‘Ethereum Killers,’ Polkadot’s Launch Could Begin the Reinvention of DeFi
December 20, 2021

Ethereum Co-founder Gavin Wood’s attempt to knock his creation off its pedestal as the blockchain on which almost all DeFi, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and many other decentralized applications run launched this weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...