Buying bitcoin may be cheaper using a stablecoin the market has greater confidence in, like the Gemini dollar, than with an alternative like USDT.
Mastercard Patent Hints at Plan for Multi-Currency Blockchains
A new Mastercard patent outlines how a permissioned blockchain can store multiple types of transaction info, including with different currencies.
India’s Federal Bank Is Building a Remittance App on R3’s Corda
An Indian commercial bank has revealed it is building a cross-border remittance app based on R3’s Corda blockchain platform.
Italian Bank Consortium Trials Interbank Transfers on R3’s Corda
Fourteen Italian banks say they have successfully completed the first phase of an interbank reconciliation trial utilizing R3’s Corda platform.
Another US Indictment Links Bitcoin to Covert Russian Intelligence Activity
Russian intelligence agents allegedly used cryptocurrencies to help fund an “influence and disinformation” effort, the U.S. government said Thursday.
SBI Ripple Asia’s MoneyTap App Has Launched in Japan
MoneyTap, a blockchain money transfer app built by SBI Holdings and Ripple, has just gone live in Japan.
Ripple Grapples With Its $21 Billion ‘Gorilla’: Crypto Asset Adoption
Ripple’s “800-pound gorilla” in the room is whether financial institutions will actually use cryptocurrencies in cross-border payments.
Mining Giant Bitmain Acquires Bitcoin Cash Wallet Startup
Bitmain has acquired Telescope, an open-source, browser-based wallet for bitcoin cash.
Ripple Event Reveal: 3 Companies Are Now Using XRP for Real Payments
During Ripple’s annual Swell conference, CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced three firms that will use XRP in commercial cross-border payments.
Opera Browser Operator to Explore New Applications of Blockchain
Opera, which built a crypto wallet into its browser, is partnering with blockchain advisory firm Ledger Capital to further explore blockchain tech.
Opera Browser Operator to Explore New Applications of Blockchain
Opera, which built a crypto wallet into its browser, is partnering with blockchain advisory firm Ledger Capital to further explore blockchain tech.
BitTorrent to Integrate Tron Tokens in New Incentive Model
BitTorrent users will soon be able to receive Tron’s tokens as rewards for maintaining files online for extended periods of time.
Less Than 1 Percent of Pornhub Subscribers Are Paying With Crypto
Less than one percent of Pornhub subscribers pay for the service using cryptocurrencies, the company said Friday.
LINE Announces 5 Dapps in Push to Build Its Token Economy
LINE announced it would introduce a number of dapps in the coming weeks as part of an overarching effort to build up its own token economy.
Goldman Sachs Leads $25 Million Funding for Blockchain Startup Veem
Blockchain payments startup Veem has closed a $25 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs, it announced Wednesday.
USD Coin Arrives: Circle’s Crypto Stablecoin Is Now Trading
Crypto finance firm Circle has officially released its dollar-pegged stablecoin for limited trading, the company announced Wednesday.
Crypto Payments Startup Bitwala Raises €4 Million in New Funding
Blockchain startup Bitwala has raised €4 million in new funding that will help develop a planned blockchain bank account offering.
Over 75 New Banks: JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Payments Trial
A blockchain payments trial launched by JPMorgan, Australia’s ANZ and the Royal Bank of Canada has just gained over 75 new banks as participants.
SBI Aims for Cashless Society With Mobile Payments Token Trial
Financial giant SBI Group has announced that it is testing a crypto token called “S coin” to enable retail payments over mobile devices.
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.