Applications

Insurance

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Regulation

2018: The Year We Democratize Blockchain

Cryptocurrencies may be in a market mania, but that interest will spark a new wave of blockchain growth according to Deloitte's top blockchain lead.

Business  ·  9 January 2018
Ethereum

Mobile Banking App Revolut Adds Litecoin, Ether Trading

Revolut's mobile app, which allows users to make payments using a debit card or bitcoin, is adding support for litecoin and ethereum.

Business  ·  6 December 2017
Payments

‘Is It Real?’: Square CFO Speaks Out on Cash App Bitcoin Trial

The CFO of mobile payments firm Square has explained why the company launched a bitcoin pilot scheme.

Tech  ·  16 November 2017
Bitcoin

Square’s Cash App Pilots Bitcoin Buying and Selling

Some users of Square's Cash App have quietly been given the option to buy or sell bitcoin within their accounts, according to reports.

Business  ·  15 November 2017
Exchanges

Fraudsters Post Fake Poloniex Cryptocurrency Trading Apps to Google Store

Security researchers have discovered several fraudulent apps on the Google Play store purportedly tied to the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2017
Japan

IT Giant Fujitsu Joins Major Banks for Blockchain Money Transfer Pilot

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu and three major banks have announced plans to pilot a peer-to-peer money transfer system built with blockchain technology.

Business  ·  11 October 2017
Latin America

Uruguay’s Central Bank Announces New Digital Currency Pilot

Uruguay is the latest country to see its central bank start experimenting with its own digital currency, according to statements from its president.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 September 2017
Security

How-To Website WikiHow Partners With Blockchain Startup Civic

Popular how-to website wikiHow is partnering with blockchain startup Civic to boost the security of its login process.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2017
Ethereum

Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?

Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.

Tech  ·  21 June 2017
Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Tests Blockchain App for Debt Sales

The central bank of Kazakhstan has revealed it is looking to harness blockchain tech to sell short-term notes to investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Today: Armstrong Talks Token, ICOs and Blockchain’s Netscape

CoinDesk's Pete Rizzo talks to Coinbase CEO and founder Brian Armstrong about the firm's plans and changes in the wider blockchain arena.

Business  ·  24 May 2017
Banking

Bonding Experience: Can Kenya Pave a Path for Blockchain Change?

Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.

Business  ·  8 May 2017
Transaction Fees

21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Transaction Fee Prediction App

21 Inc has launched a free web app that can help bitcoin users determine what level of fee will ensure a transaction is confirmed.

Business  ·  10 February 2016
Exchanges

BitPay Aims to Speed Up Bitcoin Checkout with ‘One-Tap’ App

BitPay’s new merchant app could cut queues at the checkout with one-touch bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  5 November 2014