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Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries…

Blockchain ticketing platform UTIX is set to list its native token on Uniswap. On December 21, the UTX token will be added to Uniswap, a Ethereum decentralised exchange. The UTX token will now be traded unchain via Uniswap’s AMM and from DEX aggregators that utilise Uniswap liquidity.

True Tickets has partnered with Pasadena Playhouse, the official state theatre of California. True Tickets’ digital ticketing solution will be integrated into the venue’s existing ticketing system, offering patrons the convenience of mobile ticket access. Features of True Tickets’ digital ticket delivery system include contactless ticketing and a rules-based ticket sharing functionality.

Glownet has introduced its latest digital wallet, Digital Wallet 2.0. Users will be able to consolidate all tickets, passes and payments into one secure and convenient location. Event history and ticket listings also make it easy to navigate and review user journeys from both sides of the transaction. 

FEVO, an e-commerce company that enables friends to shop together, has named digital identity and credentials network ID.me as its official verification partner. 

Elsewhere, the Carolina Panthers National Football League (NFL) franchise and Verizon Business have completed installation of ‘Express Entry’ Verizon 5G Edge Accelerated Access lanes at Bank of America Stadium. Located at North Silver Club and South Silver Club entrances, the new opt-in, Verizon 5G-enabled facial authentication access points have been designed to provide fans with a more streamlined way to enter the stadium.