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European Banking Authority (EBA) to Deliver Keynote Address at the Annual Payments International Conference
6.11.2019
With a clear focus on quality, our exclusive speaker line-up at Payments International 2019 will provide an unparalleled platform for professionals in the payments arena to learn, meet, mingle, establish, and reinforce business relationships. Payments International brings you insights into...
New Hire to Head Digital Currency Research at the US Fed
5.11.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is looking to employ a Manager, Retail Payments, part of whose responsibilities will be to oversee the research of digital currencies and distributed ledgers. The job ad has been published amid pressure from Capitol Hill to explore the possibilities of issuing...
Payments is the Main Battleground for Banks Amid Bitcoin Rise
5.11.2019
A new report by the central bank of central banks once again showed that cryptocurrencies are moving in the right direction, as people are increasingly looking for faster and more convenient payments options. However, decentralized cryptocurrencies, which are still working to solve their...
Facebook’s Calibra Exec: Libra Is More Like Email Than PayPal
5.11.2019
Libra is an interoperable protocol like email, not a payment service like PayPal, Calibra’s VP of product says
Cross-Border Blockchain B2B Volume to Hit $4.4 Trillion by 2024
5.11.2019
International blockchain business payments are expected to reach $4.4 trillion by 2024
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
Thailand Based De Queens Clinic Started Accepting Payments in FOIN and 10 Other Cryptocurrencies
4.11.2019
Thailand-based beauty clinic, De Queens Clinic, has stepped in the world of cryptocurrencies as it has announced that it shall accept payments in FOIN and ten other reputed digital currencies. The beauty clinic is the result of tireless efforts of Thiwat Saetia, the honorable CEO of De Queens...
Cred Merchant Solutions to Help Unbanked Business Sectors
3.11.2019
Cred Merchant Solutions has been unveiled in Emeryville during San Francisco Blockchain Week in an event hosting several California elected officials. The new point-of-sale system will help unbanked business sectors, such as California’s cannabis industry, accept crypto payments from...
Crypto Hedge Fund Ember Seeks $1 Million in SEC-Registered Equity Sale
1.11.2019
Ember Fund, makers of an AI-managed cryptocurrency portfolio app, is seeking to raise up to $1 million through an SEC-registered securities sale
Pre-Brexit, Koine Wins E-Money License from UK’s FCA, Now Seeking Luxembourg, UAE, U.S. Permissions
31.10.2019
Digital asset custodian Koine secured an e-money license from U.K. regulators, while it now looks abroad to prepare for a future Brexit
Tracking Bitcoin Transactions, Explained
31.10.2019
Suffering from stuck Bitcoin transfers? Want an update on how your transaction is going? Crypto tracking tools can be an invaluable resource #Sponsored
China’s Central Bank Introduces Certification System for Fintech Products
30.10.2019
The People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, has introduced a new system for certifying 11 types of fintech hardware and software
Stablecoin Adoption: DAI in a Visa Card, Tether Sees Use in E-Commerce
29.10.2019
Stablecoin DAI is now spendable where Visa is accepted and Tether sees adoption in commerce
‘Clicks and Bricks’ Strategy to Drive Korean Users to Terra’s Blockchain
29.10.2019
Terra Blockchain's CHAI dapp is rolling out a back-to-basics "clicks and bricks" growth strategy to boost retail adoption in South Korea
China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products
29.10.2019
China’s central bank will certify a list of fintech products that are widely used for digital payment and blockchain services with its verification system
Calibra Head David Marcus Touts Libra’s Money Laundering Standards
29.10.2019
Calibra wallet head David Marcus says that Libra’s anti-money laundering compliance will be better than many alternatives
Leading Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Bakkt to Launch Consumer Cryptocurrency Payments App in 2020
29.10.2019
The Intercontinental Exchange’s brainchild, Bakkt, has broadcasted the news of the launch of its highly anticipated cryptocurrency payments app curated for the ease of the customers. The payments app will be unveiled by the futures trading platform in the first half of the coming year, i.e., 2020...
After Breaking New Records Bakkt Announces Crypto Consumer App
28.10.2019
Following the all-time record of 1,179 contracts on October 25, Mike Blandina, Bakkt’s chief product officer, revealed the firm is launching another strategy after announcing its December options launch. Bakkt is releasing a consumer application so retail investors can “unlock the value...
Bakkt Teases Launch of Consumer Payments App Scheduled for 2020
28.10.2019
Bakkt plans consumer payments app for 2020 launch with Starbucks as the first major retailer