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Bitcoin a Shell of Former Self on Anniversary of $68K All-Time High
November 08, 2022

It has been a rocky 12 months for bitcoin. 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. By completing this form,...

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Navigating Blockchain’s Complex Regulatory Landscape
November 08, 2022

As cryptocurrency enters the mainstream, lawmakers struggle to create regulations that strike a balance between limiting the technology’s risk while also unlocking its benefits. In this month’s Blockchain Payments Tracker®, Andreas Veneris of the University of Toronto tells PYMNTS why he thinks cross-border payments would...

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Lawmakers Struggle to Balance Risk Reward of Crypto Regulation
November 07, 2022

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90% Decline in Ethereum 2.0 Fees May Not Last
November 02, 2022

The two biggest hurdles to greater use of Ethereum blockchain transactions have historically been high transaction fees and the enormous environmental cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Blockchain Association Seeks to Intervene in SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple
October 30, 2022

Crypto lobbying group Blockchain Association has asked permission to support cross-border payments company Ripple as a friend of the court in its case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CoreChain, BillGO Partner on Blockchain-Based Virtual Card Solution
October 24, 2022

Blockchain-based digital B2B payments network CoreChain Technologies and bill payment platform BillGO have partnered to enhance the delivery of payments and the management of supplier onboarding.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FIs, FinTechs Leverage Blockchain To Power X-Border Payments In EU, Middle East
October 19, 2022

In discussions of blockchain technology and its effect on payments, the idea that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin will replace fiat money abounds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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How Blockchain Tech Turns Trash Into Cash
October 11, 2022

Chemical giant BASF expanded a 2-year-old Canadian plastics recycling pilot from British Columbia to Alberta June 1, bringing Edmonton and Calgary into “reciChain,” a blockchain-based project to help recyclers correctly sort plastics, which can only be recycled with like products. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Will Zero-Knowledge Proofs Build the Future of Blockchain Payments?
October 07, 2022

If there’s one cryptography term you need to know to see if blockchain can change the payments industry, it’s zero-knowledge proofs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...