Blockchain

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Gaming Industry Eyes Blockchain Payments for Better ROI
July 28, 2022

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Russia Plans Amendments to Regulate NFTs
July 27, 2022

The Ministry of Economic Development in Moscow has numerous amendments planned to regulate non-fungible tokens (NFTs), looking to amend the Civil Code and the law “On Digital Financial Assets.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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NFT Weekly: China’s Tencent, Minecraft Leave the Game
July 26, 2022

Even with cryptocurrencies banned in China, some of the top retailers held fast on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which weren’t quite covered by the law, although reselling them for a profit was banned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Big Brands Replacing Membership, Loyalty Programs With NFTs
July 24, 2022

Hang, a B2B startup, is using NFTs to innovate loyalty programs for a number of big brands. The firm’s clients include Budweiser, Bleacher Report, Pinkberry, Bonnaroo and Superfly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s Rebound — Dead Cat Bounce or Sign of 9 Lives?
July 22, 2022

For the first time since mid-June, bitcoin is on track to close out a week without dipping below the psychologically vital $20,000 mark, and spent most of the week above $22,000. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Turns Out Love (and Other NFTs) Can Give Thrills, Pay Bills Too
July 20, 2022

Play-to-earn blockchain games like Axie Infinity may be bleeding users, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pay your electric bill in Smooth Love Potions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Egyptian Blockchain Company Remooz Launches Smart NFT Marketplace
July 17, 2022

Egyptian blockchain provider and NFT market Remooz on Saturday (July 16) rolled out a soft launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace called Minimum Viable Product (MVP), which will offer a free, user-friendly, socially engaging platform in which the digital assets can be traded, a...

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El Salvador Weekly: Bitcoin Budget 17 Times Higher Than Environment Budget
July 15, 2022

Ten days after Hurricane Bonnie ripped across El Salvador, causing flooding, damaging homes and cars, and killing at least one person, an economist took the government to task for spending 17 times more on bitcoin than on the entire Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources....

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Snap Will Test Letting Users Showcase NFTs
July 13, 2022

Snap is considering a plan to let its members use the app to showcase non-fungible tokens (NFTs), joining the ranks of other social media companies using digital collectibles to woo influencers to their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...