Payments

Payments

Brave Browser Is Using Civic’s Blockchain Platform to Verify Publishers

Privacy-focused internet browser Brave will use Civic's identity verification services to ensure that publishers are paid for their content.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2018
Lightning Network

Quick Brew? Bitfury’s Coffee Machine Accepts Bitcoin Via Lightning Network

A Bitfury-led engineering team has created a coffee vending machine capable of accepting bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network.

Business  ·  20 September 2018
Banking

US Banking Giant PNC Becomes Latest to Adopt Ripple’s xCurrent

PNC Bank's Treasury Management division is to begin accepting cross-border transactions using Ripple's xCurrent product.

Business  ·  19 September 2018
IPOs

High Times Quietly Removes Crypto Payment Option From IPO Website

High Times has removed bitcoin as a payment option for its IPO, just days after admitting it was accepting the cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  18 September 2018
Japan

LG’s Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers

South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.

Business  ·  17 September 2018
Payments

Mastercard Patent Filings Tout Blockchain for Immutable Data Records

A group of Mastercard patent applications outline how blockchain technology can be used to securely record transaction information.

Business  ·  17 September 2018
Payments

Medici-Backed Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet

Bitsy, a Medici Ventures portfolio firm, wants to spur crypto adoption with the launch of an ultra-simple, beginner-friendly wallet.

Business  ·  14 September 2018
Banking

SBI to Roll Out Ripple DLT-Based Payments App on iOS, Android

Having revealed the plan in March, Japan's SBI Holdings says it will roll out a Ripple DLT-based payments app for iOS and Android this autumn.

Business  ·  14 September 2018
Wallets

Vault Launches Crypto Collectibles Wallet on Apple’s App Store

Vault wants to boost crypto adoption with its new iOS wallet that stores non-fungible tokens and other crypto collectibles.

Business  ·  13 September 2018
Regulation

BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets

Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2018
Bitcoin

10 Years After Lehman: Bitcoin and Wall Street Are Closer Than Ever

Bitcoin, born into the flames of the credit crisis, seemed like a rebellion against a broken financial system. Ten years later, is that still true?

Business  ·  13 September 2018
India

Indian Government Approves Bank’s Blockchain Research

India's top executive body has granted approval for the Exim Bank to conduct research into how blockchain technology may benefit the financial sector.

Business  ·  12 September 2018
Japan

Softbank Completes Blockchain Test for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments

Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers.

Business  ·  12 September 2018
Regulation

R3, Ripple Settle Legal Dispute Over XRP Purchase Option

Blockchain startups Ripple and R3 have resolved a legal battle that saw both firms filing suits in the U.S. over a contract dispute.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2018
Payments

Ripple’s Former Legal Chief Joins Crypto Payments Startup

Just days after leaving her role as Ripple's top legal officer, Brynly Llyr is taking on the role of general counsel at crypto payments startup Celo.

Business  ·  10 September 2018