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Singapore's Blockchain Payments Platform Ready for Commercial Launch
13.7.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is ready to deploy its multi-currency blockchain payments project for commercial use
Total BTC Fees for On-Chain Transactions Surged 50% in Last 24 Hours
23.4.2020
Total Bitcoin fees paid over the last 24 hours increased by 50.7% to over $9,500, while the mean fee increased by 58.8%
Crypto Companies See Uptick in Volume Amid Global Uncertainty
9.4.2020
Although the economic machine is largely halted, some crypto companies have seen volume rise in recent weeks
Libra Rival Celo Announces $700,000 in Grant Funding for 13 Startups
31.3.2020
Celo has awarded $700,000 in grants to 13 companies seeking to build on top of or develop the platform or foster the Celo community
Blockchain Payments Platform Paystand Raises $20M in Series B Round
7.2.2020
Paystand raises $20M to boost its enterprise hybrid blockchain product
Payments Startup Raises $80M From SBI Group, Visa Invest and Others
27.1.2020
Currencycloud has raised $80 million in funding from SBI Group, Visa and other investors
Hong Kong and Thailand Pilot DLT-Based Project for Cross-Border Payments
22.1.2020
Hong Kong and Thailand’s central banks have piloted a Corda-based CBDC project for cross-border payments
Santander & Other Spanish Banks Test Blockchain Payments + More News
19.12.2019
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A number of major Spanish banks including Santander and BBVA are testing blockchain-powered payment solutions, with...
JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch
10.12.2019
JPMorgan's Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director
SoftBank Releases Debit Cards With Built-In Blockchain Wallet
2.12.2019
SoftBank developed a debit card featuring a built-in blockchain wallet for crypto storage
SoftBank to Develop Cross-Carrier Blockchain Payments With IBM Tech
24.10.2019
SoftBank is working with IBM to develop cross-carrier blockchain tech to enable smartphone users to make local payments when traveling abroad
National Bank of Cambodia Looking to Implement Cross-border Blockchain Payments
23.10.2019
In an interview with CNBC, Assistant Governor of National Bank of Cambodia, Serey Chea, said that her country is experimenting with the blockchain payment system. She expressed hope that in the future, the country will implement the open ledger technology to enhance efficiency and reduce...
Bank of Cambodia: We’ll Allow More Control with Blockchain Payments
22.10.2019
Blockchain payments will enable greater financial control and remittance efficiency, says a National Bank of Cambodia official
5 Top Car Makers Enter Field Trials for Automatic Blockchain Payments
14.10.2019
Renault, BMW, General Motors, Honda and Ford are set to begin real-world testing of blockchain IDs for cars next month
BMW, General Motors, Ford to Start Testing Blockchain Payments in Cars
14.10.2019
Five major automakers — Renault, BMW, General Motors, Ford and Honda — will test a blockchain car identification and payment system
Crypto Debit Card Firm Cryptopay Launches UK Bank Transfers With British Pound
9.10.2019
Crypto wallet and debit card service company Cryptopay now offers transfers with pounds sterling
Major South Korean Store Chain Supports Blockchain Payments App
7.10.2019
Major South Korean convenience store chain CU will now accept a payments app based on the Terra blockchain
Facebook’s David Marcus Advocates for Blockchain-Based Payment Networks
25.9.2019
David Marcus has set forth arguments in favor of blockchain-based payment networks
First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payments Initiative
20.9.2019
JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC
Report: Square’s Cash App Is Testing a Stock Trading Feature
13.9.2019
Square’s BTC-friendly payment app Cash App is reportedly testing a new option to let users buy and sell stocks