Remittances

Exchanges

Bitcoin in the Philippines: A Perfect Cryptocurrency Storm

Many agree the Philippines are an increasingly hot scene for bitcoin – but why?

Business  ·  21 September 2014
Philippines

The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances

If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?

Markets  ·  31 August 2014
Exchanges

BlinkTrade Opens New Bitcoin Markets in Venezuela, West Africa

BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.

Business  ·  19 August 2014
Unbanked

Can Bitcoin Deliver on its Promise to the World’s Unbanked?

Bitcoin offers financial services for underserved populations, but hurdles still remain before its potential can be realised.

Markets  ·  2 August 2014
News

Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers

With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.

Markets  ·  2 August 2014
Regulation

The Case for Merging Mexico’s Peso With Block Chain Technology

In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2014
Payments

Hailo CEO: Bitcoin Could Benefit Our Customers and Taxi Drivers

Taxi app Hailo is “actively” looking into allowing its customers to pay with bitcoin, says CEO Jay Bregman.

Markets  ·  22 July 2014
Africa

Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa

Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.

Business  ·  20 July 2014
Exchanges

Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin’s Remittance Promise

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2014
Bitcoin

Lamassu Introduces Open-Source Software for Bitcoin ATM Network

Lamassu's new open-source software lets operators provide remittance services and bill payments via their machines.

Business  ·  2 July 2014
Regulation

Western Union Open to Bitcoin ‘If Regulated as Currency’

CEO Hikmet Ersek is open to using bitcoin in payments, but only once the digital currency is fully regulated.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2014
Europe

ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers

ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.

Business  ·  24 June 2014
Exchanges

How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market

The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.

Markets  ·  16 June 2014
Latin America

Latin America’s First Ripple Gateway Now Serving Seven Local Markets

Launched by e-payments provider AstroPay, Ripple LatAm will serve Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more.

Tech  ·  12 June 2014
Exchanges

Robocoin 2.0 Arrives With Bank-Like Features and New Hardware

The BTM provider has launched new software, updated hardware and features aimed at the global banking and remittance markets.

Business  ·  10 June 2014