Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
NFTs
Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement Eye NFT Risks
April 29, 2022

The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) have released an intelligence bulletin called the “J5 NFT Marketplace Red Flag Indicators” that warns banks, law enforcement personnel and private citizens about the dangers of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according to an agency press release. Get the...

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Coinbase Sees Slow Uptake for NFT Marketplace Test
April 28, 2022

Coinbase rolled out a beta for its NFT marketplace last week, Coindesk reported Thursday (April 28), and there has been some activity data released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Goldman’s Interest in NFTs Could Speed the Tokenization of Real Assets
April 28, 2022

As Goldman Sachs’ interest in the potential uses of cryptocurrency beyond simply buying and selling cryptos like bitcoin continues to grow, the “tokenization of real assets” using non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is an area it considers as having great potential. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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WeBank’s New Brand, WeBank Blockchain, to Promote ESG Strategies
April 27, 2022

WeBank, the Chinese digital bank, announced its new brand, WeBank Blockchain, which will develop financial infrastructure and blockchain technology to promote environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment strategies, a press release said Wednesday (April 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Central African Republic, Like El Salvador, May Soon Regret Adopting Bitcoin
April 27, 2022

The Central African Republic has become the second country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency. 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...

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Gaming’s Backlash Against NFTs Is Becoming Organized, Threatens Crypto Tokens’ Adoption
April 27, 2022

If you think environmentalists dislike crypto, wait till you hear what game developers think of NFTs. 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...

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Amid Regulatory Grumbling, Fidelity Tests Waters for Bitcoin Holdings in 401(K) Plans
April 26, 2022

Crypto may be coming to your retirement plan, and the regulators are not happy. 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...

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Ethereum-Killer Algorand Blacks out Times Square to Celebrate Going Carbon Negative
April 25, 2022

One of the Ethereum-killer blockchains is betting that its green footprint is an advantage that it can use to woo developers and investors away from the original smart-contract cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Automakers Deploy NFTs to Reach Younger, Tech-Savvy Consumers
April 25, 2022

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