American Express

American Express Invests in Institutional Trading Platform FalconX

FalconX announced Wednesday that American Express Ventures made the investment as an extension of a fundraise earlier this year, but did not disclose an amount.

News  ·  17 December 2020

American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments

Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.

Business  ·  16 July 2018
Payments

AmEx Is Hiring to Help Sell a Ripple Powered Blockchain Product

The partnership between American Express, Ripple and Santander Bank that began back in November of last year is reaching new heights.

Business  ·  11 June 2018
Payments

AmEx Upgrades Rewards Program with Hyperledger Blockchain

American Express announced a blockchain-based loyalty rewards program using Hyperledger's technology.

Business  ·  23 May 2018
Patents

American Express Patent Filing Touts Blockchain for Faster Payments

American Express' travel and merchant arm has filed a patent application looking at using a blockchain to facilitate quick transactions.

Business  ·  15 March 2018
Banking

American Express Opens First Blockchain Corridor With Ripple Tech

American Express just had its "Charles Lindbergh moment," using Ripple's blockchain to connect Santander clients in Europe and the U.S.

Business  ·  16 November 2017
Patents

American Express Eyes Blockchain for Customer Rewards System

New patent filings from American Express suggest the credit card provider is looking at blockchain as part of a consumer rewards system.

Business  ·  23 October 2017
Payments

American Express Brings Credit Card Buying to Bitcoin App Abra

Abra users can now buy bitcoin with American Express credit cards, a move that diversifies its available payment options.

Business  ·  25 July 2017
News

American Express Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Credit card giant American Express has joined the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.

Tech  ·  30 January 2017
Visa

Why Big Banks Got Blockchains Wrong in 2015

Big banks fell in love with blockchain tech in 2015, but do they truly understand their latest obsession?

Markets  ·  21 December 2015
Visa

How Payment Giants Are Embracing Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

Here's a round-up of some of the most notable interactions between payment giants and the world of crypto.

Business  ·  29 October 2015
Venture Capital

How American Express is ‘Testing the Waters’ of Bitcoin and the Blockchain

American Express is using its investment in bitcoin remittance app maker Abra to investigate the technology.

Business  ·  23 October 2015
Startups

Bitcoin Startup Abra Moves to Launch Mobile Remittance App

Abra is gearing up to release its bitcoin-powered remittance app in the next few weeks, pending final approval from the Apple App Store.

Business  ·  22 October 2015
Payments

American Express CEO: Bitcoin Protocol Will Be Important

While praising the use case for credits cards, American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault has said he sees potential in blockchain technology.

Business  ·  12 December 2014