Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Continues Drop, Drags Crypto Futures, Other Stocks With It; Iran Bans Crypto...
December 28, 2021

Crypto saw a drop in the markets early on Tuesday (Dec. 28), which then resulted in around $300 million in liquidations among numerous crypto futures contracts, according to data from Coinglass. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Metapunks Launches Public Sale of NFT Metaverse Avatars
December 28, 2021

Metapunks became available to the general public on Tuesday (Dec. 28) through a sale of the 3D-generated non-fungible token (NFT) metaverse avatars, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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BlockbusterDAO Wants to Raise $5M to Crypto Crowdfund a Netflix for Web3
December 28, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, some history buffs raised more than $40 million via a crypto crowdfunding mechanism called a DAO with the goal of purchasing an original copy of the U.S. Constitution, offering cryptocurrency tokens that would let the holder vote to do, well,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Gets Approved in Bahrain; Crypto Enthusiasts Set up Crypto-Run City Near Yellowstone
December 27, 2021

The Central Bank of Bahrain has granted Binance in-principle approval to become a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, Binance announced Monday (Dec. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Kraken Crypto Exchange Targets NFT Art Lending Market
December 27, 2021

Back in March, Bridge Oracle CEO Sina Estavi bought a non-fungible token (NFT) of now-former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s first tweet for $2.9 million. How much would you loan him with it as collateral? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Commercial Bank of Dubai to Debut NFT Art Show 
December 27, 2021

The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is hosting a nonfungible token (NFT) art exhibition at its digital lab in Dubai International Financial Centre in partnership with UAE-based NFT artist Amrita Sethi that shares the story of how the bank has evolved in the last half-century,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Bounces Past $51,000; Turkey Readies Crypto Regulation, Eyes Fining Binance
December 26, 2021

Investors in bitcoin are seeing a two-week high, with the popular coin hitting $51,144.62 on Dec. 26, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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42% of Cross-Border Firms Use Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts That Trigger Payment 
December 23, 2021

Decentralized finance solutions have transformed the payments landscape, presenting a new vista of possibilities for seamless cross-border expansion for multinationals and businesses aspiring to launch new global initiatives.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Paraguay Lawmakers Could Approve Crypto Regulations in 2022; Bitcoin’s ‘1%’ Controls Most of...
December 23, 2021

Cryptocurrency in the South American nation of Paraguay could be facing new rules in the new year. 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...