BitPesa has launched its beta program with the long-term goal of disrupting the remittance space.
The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.
Bitso's entry point into the Ripple network means it will be able to transfer pesos, US dollars and bitcoin.
Robocoin speaks to CoinDesk about its latest service updates, which take aim at the global remittance market.
Pelle Braendgaard talks to CoinDesk about his company's plans and the challenges bitcoin faces in the developing world.
Facebook is reportedly exploring a money service that would allow its users exchange monetary value.
Many in the bitcoin industry take its potential in the remittance services space for granted, but problems lie ahead.
Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek critiqued bitcoin today, suggesting it is currently ill-equipped for cross-border payments.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, echoes similar statements issued by regulators worldwide.
According to its annual regulatory filing, the company views bitcoin platforms as potential rivals to PayPal.
Bob Geldof has claimed bitcoin 'won't work', here's why he's wrong.
Just how big a financial opportunity is bitcoin? Recently, Wall Street has been starting to ask that very question.
CoinDesk investor John Henderson discusses how looking for a way around electronic transaction fees got him interested in bitcoin.
Coincove customers can now take their fiat currency to a local bitcoin dealer and send it overseas.