Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Makes Japan Debut; Former SEC Chair Joins Fireblocks Board
August 19, 2021

Coinbase, a popular crypto exchange, is being rolled out in Japan, according to a company blog post. 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...

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Bitcoin Daily: Australian Regulator Warns Investors Of Crypto Scams; MobileCoin To Expand Crypto Chatbot Payment...
August 18, 2021

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning on the trading of cryptocurrencies, according to a press release. 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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Mortgaging The Future, Literally, With Bitcoin 
August 18, 2021

It’s well-known that – depending on the use case – cryptos are making some strides in mainstream commerce. On the retail side of the equation, we’ve seen announcements from companies like PayPal and Tesla that they’ve brought – or will be bringing – bitcoin acceptance...

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto’s Dogecoin Foundation Re-Launches Itself; Alibaba, China’s Sichuan Gov’t Team Up For NFT...
August 17, 2021

The Dogecoin Foundation, which was created seven years ago, is re-launching itself “with a renewed focus on supporting the Dogecoin ecosystem, community and promoting the future of the Dogecoin blockchain,” the group wrote in a public announcement Tuesday (Aug. 17). Get the Full Story Complete...

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New York Community Bancorp, Figure Technologies To Partner On Blockchain Projects
August 16, 2021

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) has entered into a strategic relationship with Figure Technologies to work together on blockchain initiatives, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bitcoin Daily: NFT Marketplace NOWwhere Joins Incubator Launchpool Labs; Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Launches Consumer...
August 16, 2021

Launchpool Labs, the community-centric blockchain incubator, will be incubating NOWwhere, an intelligent non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, per a Monday (August 16) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Daily: Mark Cuban Backs Dogecoin; Fortune Nets $1.3M In NFT Sale Of Magazine’s Art
August 15, 2021

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he thinks Dogecoin, which has been an accepted form of payment for the team’s merchandise since March, could have an edge over other cryptocurrencies, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Argentina President Fernandez Cautiously Supports Bitcoin
August 13, 2021

Although still skeptical, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez said he is cautiously putting his support behind bitcoin and isn’t ruling out launching a central bank digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ukraine Shuts Alleged Crypto-Laundering Network; Crypto Tax, Accounting Software Firm TaxBit Nets $130M
August 12, 2021

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has shut down several cryptocurrency exchanges that were being used since the beginning of this year to anonymize transactions, Bleeping Computer reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...