Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Blockchain
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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Israel Eyes Blockchain Bonds To Streamline Debt-based Securities Issuance
November 02, 2022

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has recently signaled its interest in exploring innovative use cases for distributed ledger technology (DLT) in financial markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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GameStop’s NFT Site Goes Live as English Premiere League Kicks Non-Fungible Tires
November 01, 2022

Video game retailer and cryptocurrency booster GameStop’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has gone live on the gaming-focused Ethereum layer-2 blockchain ImmutableX, with collections based on games including “Gods Unchained,” a Web3 digital fantasy card game from a former game director of “Magic: The Gathering.” Get...

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From Land Sales to Health Records Governments Embrace Blockchain
October 31, 2022

Blockchain real estate tech firm Propy is now recording property sales and recording title and escrow documents on NFTs and well as standard blockchain transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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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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Race to the Bottom as NFT Marketplaces Refuse to Pay Artist Royalties
October 28, 2022

One of the most potentially powerful tools to attract artists, musicians and other creators to embrace blockchain-based NFTs as a way of distributing their work is in jeopardy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Twitter Testing Feature to Provide Larger NFT Images
October 28, 2022

Furthering its involvement with nonfungible tokens (NFTs), Twitter is testing a feature that will expand links to NFTs to display a preview.  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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Reddit’s Snoo Mascot Avatars Bring Millions to NFTs
October 27, 2022

Reddit has become the newest 800-pound gorilla in the non-fungible token (NFT) world. 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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Apple Applies 30% App Store Fee to NFTs, Limiting Appeal
October 25, 2022

Apple has dropped a new App Store policy that formally allows the in-app purchase of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platform, but also requires a 30% transaction fee that has been called a de facto ban on their sale. Get the Full Story Complete the...