Payments

Bitcoin

Safello Aims for Comeback with New Bitcoin Buying Option

Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello is back on the radar, announcing credit card payments across the EU and other plans for growth.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2017
Ethereum

UNICEF’s Venture Arm Trials Ethereum Smart Contracts

The venture arm of the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding its exploration of blockchain to include ethereum.

Business  ·  8 August 2017
Zcash

Wikileaks is Now Accepting Zcash Donations

Non-profit media group Wikileaks has announced that it is now accepting donations in the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Europe

PSD2 and Blockchain: Mutual Support

New rules in Europe aim to change the payments landscape – in the process, they could also boost blockchain development.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Patents

Mastercard Eyes Cryptocurrency Refunds in New Patent Application

A new patent application from Mastercard suggests the company is exploring ways to build refund-capable services for cryptocurrency users.

Business  ·  4 August 2017
Payments

SBI Reveals Joint Blockchain Remittance Venture With South Korean Startup

South Korean bitcoin exchange Coinplug has announed a new joint remittance venture with the fintech subsidiary of Japan-based investment group SBI.

Business  ·  31 July 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
Ethereum

A Russian Airline Is Now Using Blockchain to Issue Tickets

A major Russian airline is reportedly using blockchain to issue tickets as part of a bid to streamline its back office processes.

Business  ·  25 July 2017
Payments

Multinational Aid Network Trials Blockchain for Donations Tracking

A multinational aid network comprising more than 40 members, is testing blockchain to track donations and disbursements.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
Europe

UK Payments Startup Integrates Bitcoin After $66 Million Fundraise

A fintech startup in the UK is launching a suite of cryptocurrency services following the completion of a $66m Series B funding round.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
Japan

Japan’s Bic Camera to Accept Bitcoin Payments at All Stores

Following a successful trial, the Japanese consumer electronics retailer is expanding its bitcoin payment option to all stores nationwide.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
UK

UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments

The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Payments

22 Banks Join Swift’s Cross-Border Blockchain Trial

Swift's months-long cross border blockchain trial is expanding with the entrance of more than twenty additional financial firms.

Business  ·  6 July 2017
UK

Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Launches UK Services

Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.

Business  ·  3 July 2017
Investments

Pot-Friendly Bitcoin Startup Raises $1.5 Million

POSaBIT, a Seattle-based digital currency payments startup with a focus on serving legal cannabis outlets, has raised $1.5m in funding.

Business  ·  29 June 2017