Roblox

Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation. It allows users to program games and play games created by other users.

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The Metaverse Wants to Monetize, but Does That Require Crypto?
The Metaverse Wants to Monetize, but Does That Require Crypto?
July 01, 2022  |  Metaverse

There are some mighty big numbers thrown around when analysts and pundits talk about the potential size of the metaverse economy. Bloomberg says in-game transactions...

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CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The end of the week — specifically, the last few sessions — helped the Connected Economy 100 (CE100) outperform the broader indices, surging 9% while...

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From Roblox to RPM, New Reimbursement Rules Spur Telehealth Innovations
From Roblox to RPM, New Reimbursement Rules Spur Telehealth Innovations
June 13, 2022  |  Healthcare

As the pandemic goes endemic, telehealth is changing too as providers deal with video visit limitations by adding connected digital devices and heavy up on...

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Metaverse Weekly: 30 Years and $13T Later, Neal Stephenson Returns to His Metaverse
Metaverse Weekly: 30 Years and $13T Later, Neal Stephenson Returns to His Metaverse
June 09, 2022  |  Metaverse

In 1992, Neal Stephenson’s “Snow Crash” rocketed him to fame in sci-fi’s then-fledgling cyberpunk genre by imagining a dystopian world in which people escape by...

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PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Brands Are There. Will Eyeballs Follow?
PYMNTS Metaverse Series: The Brands Are There. Will Eyeballs Follow?
April 06, 2022  |  Metaverse

Virtual plots of land in Decentraland, the first and largest blockchain-based metaverse, have sold for millions of dollars, and its casino has racked up nearly...

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Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Opens Virtual Storefront; Chili’s Delivers via Drone
Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Opens Virtual Storefront; Chili’s Delivers via Drone
April 05, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Chipotle enables real food purchases with Roblox currency, while Wade Allen of Brinker International talks drone delivery with PYMNTS. Plus, PYMNTS...

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Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
April 05, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Chipotle Mexican Grill is extending commerce opportunities into the video game world, enabling real purchases with in-game currency. On Tuesday (Apr. 5), the fast-casual chain,...

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Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
Roblox’s Headwinds Hint at Platform Pressure as Economies Reopen
February 16, 2022  |  Earnings

During earnings season, each company tells a tale, reflected in metrics like revenues, earnings, cash flow — and, for platform firms, subscriber trends. Roblox, the...

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Apple’s Handling of Roblox Draws Scrutiny From DOJ
Apple’s Handling of Roblox Draws Scrutiny From DOJ
December 07, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is talking to Roblox and other game developers to determine whether Apple’s App Store rules are arbitrarily enforced in...

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