Roblox

Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation. It allows users to program games and play games created by other users.

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The Metaverse Wants to Monetize, but Does That Require Crypto?

The Metaverse Wants to Monetize, but Does That Require Crypto?
The Metaverse Wants to Monetize, but Does That Require Crypto?
July 01, 2022  |  Metaverse

There are some mighty big numbers thrown around when analysts and pundits talk about the potential size of the metaverse economy. Bloomberg says in-game transactions...

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CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The end of the week — specifically, the last few sessions — helped the Connected Economy 100 (CE100) outperform the broader indices, surging 9% while...

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From Roblox to RPM, New Reimbursement Rules Spur Telehealth Innovations
From Roblox to RPM, New Reimbursement Rules Spur Telehealth Innovations
June 13, 2022  |  Healthcare

As the pandemic goes endemic, telehealth is changing too as providers deal with video visit limitations by adding connected digital devices and heavy up on...

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Metaverse Weekly: 30 Years and $13T Later, Neal Stephenson Returns to His Metaverse
Metaverse Weekly: 30 Years and $13T Later, Neal Stephenson Returns to His Metaverse
June 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

In 1992, Neal Stephenson’s “Snow Crash” rocketed him to fame in sci-fi’s then-fledgling cyberpunk genre by imagining a dystopian world in which people escape by...

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PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Brands Are There. Will Eyeballs Follow?
PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Brands Are There. Will Eyeballs Follow?
April 06, 2022  |  Metaverse

Virtual plots of land in Decentraland, the first and largest blockchain-based metaverse, have sold for millions of dollars, and its casino has racked up nearly...

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Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Opens Virtual Storefront; Chili’s Delivers via Drone
Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Opens Virtual Storefront; Chili’s Delivers via Drone
April 05, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Chipotle enables real food purchases with Roblox currency, while Wade Allen of Brinker International talks drone delivery with PYMNTS. Plus, PYMNTS...

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Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
April 05, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

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Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
February 16, 2022  |  Earnings

During earnings season, each company tells a tale, reflected in metrics like revenues, earnings, cash flow — and, for platform firms, subscriber trends. Get the...

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Apple’s Handling of Roblox Draws Scrutiny From DOJ
Apple’s Handling of Roblox Draws Scrutiny From DOJ
December 07, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is talking to Roblox and other game developers to determine whether Apple’s App Store rules are arbitrarily enforced in...

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