Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Daily: Landry’s to Debut Bitcoin Rewards; City of Miami Plans to Send Bitcoin to...
November 11, 2021

Restaurant giant Landry’s will be working with New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) in order to roll out a bitcoin loyalty rewards program, the group announced Tuesday (Nov. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mode Joins Forces With PayEscape to Test First Bitcoin Payroll Offering in UK 
November 11, 2021

London-based FinTech Mode is teaming with U.K. payroll service PayEscape to launch a trial of the first bitcoin payroll offering in the U.K., according to a Thursday (Nov. 11) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bitcoin Daily: La Haus to Take Bitcoin Payments; Mastercard Works With Asia-Based Crypto Companies on...
November 10, 2021

La Haus, a property technology company based in Latin America, is now taking bitcoin for home purchases, CoinDesk reported. 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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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin, Ether Hit New Record Highs; Criminals Go After Bitcoin ATMs; Landry’s, NYDIG...
November 09, 2021

Bitcoin and ether have reached new record highs as analysts posited that a rally in financial assets could be partly due to investors who are attempting to hedge against inflation, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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USDC Coin Issuer Circle Launches Venture Fund
November 09, 2021

The global FinTech startup and stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial has launched Circle Ventures, a new project designed to invest in “compelling, early-stage blockchain projects and companies.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bakkt, AGM Get More Into Crypto; Crypterium Eyes US Expansion; BlockFi, Neuberger Berman...
November 08, 2021

More businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies, including Bakkt Holdings as of last week, according to a press release. Bakkt said it will allow for the buying, selling and holding of ether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Lottery.com Crafting Blockchain Gaming Platform
November 08, 2021

Lottery.com Inc. announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that it is working on a platform to operate lottery, sports betting, sweepstakes and other forms of online gaming and to enhance the company’s API capabilities. The multi-year project, called Project Nexus, is in the early stages. Get...

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Sequoia Invests in $1M+ Token Fundraising Round for Parallel DeFi Project
November 08, 2021

Sequoia Capital has invested in a $1 million-plus token fundraising round for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending project Parallel that puts the Polkadot-based protocol’s value at $250 million, CoinDesk reported Monday (Nov. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Report: Savings by Banks Using Blockchain to Grow 3K%
November 08, 2021

Cost savings for banks using Blockchain technology in cross-border settlements will grow by 3,330% by 2030, according to a new report from Juniper Research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...