Many agree the Philippines are an increasingly hot scene for bitcoin – but why?
If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?
BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.
Bitcoin offers financial services for underserved populations, but hurdles still remain before its potential can be realised.
With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.
In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.
Taxi app Hailo is “actively” looking into allowing its customers to pay with bitcoin, says CEO Jay Bregman.
Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.
Lamassu's new open-source software lets operators provide remittance services and bill payments via their machines.
CEO Hikmet Ersek is open to using bitcoin in payments, but only once the digital currency is fully regulated.
ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.
The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.
Launched by e-payments provider AstroPay, Ripple LatAm will serve Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more.
The BTM provider has launched new software, updated hardware and features aimed at the global banking and remittance markets.