Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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NFT Thefts Hit $100M in ’22; Facebook Adds Tokens
August 30, 2022

More than $100 million worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were stolen in the 12 months ended in July, blockchain research firm Elliptic reported on Aug. 24. That worked out to an average of $300,000 per theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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TradeLens Sends Europe’s First Electronic Bill of Lading
August 30, 2022

If there’s one blockchain project that truly shows what the technology is capable of, it’s TradeLens, which has connected nearly every part of the global shipping industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Meta Expands NFT Sharing Feature From Instagram to Facebook
August 29, 2022

Continuing the rollout of the digital collectibles feature started in May, Meta is now enabling people to post non-fungible tokens (NFTs) they own on Facebook as well as Instagram. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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NFT Royalty Payments: Potentially Game-Changing, Easily Bypassed
August 29, 2022

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Report: Record Number of NFTs Stolen in July
August 24, 2022

A record number of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were reportedly stolen in July, joining the over $100 million worth of NFTs taken between July 2021 and July 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Wall Street Bankers Tap Blockchain Use Beyond Crypto
August 22, 2022

While blockchains are seen as the shared ledger technology behind facilitating and tracking cryptocurrency transactions, Wall Street bankers are starting to explore its use in trading and beyond, even as they duck direct crypto investments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Payments Use Cases Lure Corporate Crypto Investors
August 21, 2022

Seven of the 10 most active blockchain investors among large public companies have stakes in at least one company that offers payment services. 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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Showbiz, Gaming Execs Try to Monetize New NFT Use Cases
August 18, 2022

If nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are to become something more than a crypto-powered way to buy, sell and display pictures of Bored Apes and CryptoKitties, entertainment companies are going to have to use them as something more than a digital version of marketing extras in the...

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NFT Weekly: EU May Be Cracking Down on NFTs; Pudgy Penguins Soar; Fighting NFT Thieves
August 16, 2022

Despite comments to the contrary, it looks like the EU’s big crypto regulation framework will cover NFTs after all. 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...