Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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NFT Weekly: Goaaaaal for Ronaldo; Eminem and M&Ms; EU Looks to Punt on Law
June 28, 2022

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace last week by announcing that it signed a multi-year deal with Portugal and Manchester United soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, considered by many as the best active player in the...

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Florida’s Cogent Bank Integrates Blockchain-Based Platform
June 28, 2022

Florida’s Cogent Bank has launched a digital banking platform for B2B clients using a blockchain-based payments platform from TassatPay, the technology company announced Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NFT Creators Caught Between Crypto Crash, Profit Margin
June 27, 2022

Non-fungible token (NFT) creators are seeing a conflict related to the fall in crypto prices — they can either increase their mint price in crypto terms or face steep losses in fiat, Blockworks reported Monday (June 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Brazilian FinTech Unicorn CloudWalk Launches Blockchain
June 27, 2022

CloudWalk, a Brazilian FinTech that manages payments for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced Monday (June 27) that it is launching a blockchain of its own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NFT Upheaval Could Be Healthy, Some Marketing Pros Say
June 27, 2022

There was optimism expressed by marketing professionals gathered at a four-day New York City event focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with some experts saying recent drops in NFT values could be a sign of health, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story...

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NFT Weekly: Shopify Launches ‘Tokengated Commerce’; Bill Murray Does His Thing; NHL Puts NFTs in...
June 23, 2022

Shopify merchants will be able to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for something more than trading pictures with the launch of what it calls “tokengated commerce,” a way for its merchants to use them to build loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Gucci, SuperRare Collab on Digital Art Vault
June 23, 2022

Fashion brand Gucci on Thursday (June 23) announced “Vault Art Space,” a collaboration with digital art marketplace SuperRare to create an online gallery fueled by non-fungible token (NFT) development, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crypto Lender Nexo Hires Citigroup as Acquisitions Adviser
June 22, 2022

Nexo, which deals in blockchain-based finance, will be advised by Citigroup on acquisitions in the current tumultuous environment for digital assets, a company blog said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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eBay Adds Marketplace KnownOrigin to Growing NFT Empire
June 22, 2022

Global commerce giant eBay has acquired non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace KnownOrigin, its latest foray into the space, according to a company press release Wednesday (June 22). The deal was finalized Tuesday (June 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...