Ripple

Bitcoin

Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016

CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.

Markets  ·  31 December 2016
Europe

SEB to Build Blockchain Channel Between New York and Stockholm

The blockchain service aims to go live sometime in 2017, according to SEB's head of transaction services.

Business  ·  7 November 2016
Ripple

Former AOL Exec Named Ripple CEO as Chris Larsen Steps Down

Distributed ledger startup Ripple has announced its current CEO will soon step down.

Markets  ·  1 November 2016
Ripple Labs

Global Banks Test Ripple’s Digital Currency in New Blockchain Trial

Twelve members of blockchain consortium R3CEV has successfully tested a use case for Ripple's XRP cryptcurrency.

Tech  ·  20 October 2016
Ripple Labs

Ripple CEO Calls for Next President to Appoint FinTech Advisor

Ripple CEO Chris Larson argues the next US President should appoint a 'FinTech' advisor to look into blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  13 October 2016
Ripple Labs

Why CGI Doubled Down on Ripple’s Distributed Ledger Tech

A deep dive in how CGI is turning its Ripple validator node into an offering for 2,500 financial clients.

Tech  ·  4 October 2016
Ripple

CGI Launches Blockchain Lab for Trade Finance

CGI has launched a blockchain trade finance and supply chain laboratory to explore applications of blockchain technology.

Business  ·  28 September 2016
Ripple

Global Banks Partner to Form Blockchain Payments Network

Ripple joins with Bank of America, Santander, the Royal Bank of Canada and more to build a global blockchain steering group.

Markets  ·  23 September 2016
Venture Capital

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple’s Series B

Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

Business  ·  15 September 2016
Japan

Japanese Banks Plan Blockchain Currency Exchange

A group of Japanese financial institutions are looking to create a platform for real-time currency exchange services.

Business  ·  19 August 2016
Banking

Mizuho to Conduct Blockchain Payments Trial With Ripple

Mizuho Financial Group announced this week it will pilot Ripple's distributed ledger technology for use in cross-currency settlement.

Business  ·  20 July 2016
Banking

Ripple Adds 7 New Financial Institutions as Tech Partners

San Francisco-based distributed ledger tech provider Ripple has added seven partner financial institutions.

Business  ·  22 June 2016
Regulation

New York Regulators Grant Second BitLicense to Ripple

San Francisco startup Ripple has become the second blockchain firm to receive a BitLicense in New York.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2016
Ripple Labs

Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016

The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Business  ·  26 May 2016
Payments

Payments Firm CGI Latest to Add Ripple Tech to Product Line

CGI Group has become the latest firm to integrate distributed ledgers into an existing payments product.

Tech  ·  22 April 2016