Blockchain

Blockchain
BoA Sees Solana Blockchain as ‘Visa of Digital Asset Ecosystem’
January 12, 2022

Bank of America believes the Solana blockchain could become the “Visa of the digital asset ecosystem” with its focus on ease of use, scalability and low transaction fees, according to a research note sent to BoA clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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TransUnion to Enable Credit Checks for Blockchain Lenders
January 12, 2022

TransUnion will begin offering credit information to blockchain lenders with the help of security firm Spring Labs, the two companies announced Wednesday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Fresh Volatility Could Signal Rocky Year for Bitcoin
January 11, 2022

Bitcoin is off to a rocky 2022, with prices tumbling below $40,000 for the first time since September, tracking to hit its worst start to a new year since 2012 and perhaps since its inception, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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El Salvador: Regulatory Regime for Bitcoin ‘Volcano’ Bonds As Soon As February
January 09, 2022

El Salvador is apparently readying a new Bitcoin law. 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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CSI, NYDIG Want to Bring Bitcoin to Community Banks
January 06, 2022

The FinTech and RegTech solutions provider Computer Services Inc. has joined forces with the bitcoin company NYDIG to offer bitcoin services to community financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bahrain Central Bank Completes JPM Coin System Test
January 05, 2022

The Central Bank of Bahrain has completed a test of the JPM Coin with Onyx by J.P. Morgan, which allowed Bank ABC to launch real-time payment for Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) in the U.S., according to a Wednesday (Jan. 5) press release. Get the Full Story...

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Zebedee CTO Sees Bitcoin as the Universal Currency of the Metaverses
January 05, 2022

Nike’s selling virtual sneakers in the metaverse. Play-to-earn gamers in NFT-based Axie Infinity have bought and sold in-game items nearly 11.5 million times, with $3.81 billion changing hands. E-sports — watching people play video games over livestream — is a $1 billion business that attracts...

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Evedo Offers Blockchain Solutions for Event Planning
January 04, 2022

Evedo is looking to provide blockchain solutions for businesses and participants working with event organizing, a Tuesday (Jan. 4) Cointelegraph report says. 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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PYMNTS NFT Series: What Are NFTs and Why Are They Crypto’s Newest ‘Next Big Thing?’
January 03, 2022

Welcome to the first installment of PYMNTS’ series on nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the newest craze in cryptocurrency. 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...