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Mitsubishi UFJ to Launch ‘Digital Asset Wallet,’ Suspends Blockchain Payments Project
23.2.2022
The Japanese financial behemoth the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is set to create a wallet that will be capable of storing and making use of “blockchain-powered digital assets” and NFTs – although its primary goal appears to be the securities tokens market. Also, the financial giant announced...
Fujitsu Affiliate to Pilot Blockchain Pay Platform
11.11.2021
The Japanese IT giant Fujitsu is to embark on a blockchain technology-powered payment project at a major new commercial center in the city of Saitama, some 30km from Tokyo.
According to a press release, an initial pilot involving a token named Sakura Town Coin will run from this month until April...
Mi Store Portugal Reveals Crypto Acceptance, Xiaomi Says ‘Decision Was Made Without Knowledge or Approval’
15.8.2021
On August 5, the Mi Store in Portugal announced that it was accepting cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ethereum, tether, and dash. At the time, the Mi Store Portugal said it was working with the blockchain payments company Utrust in order to be more “inclusive.” However, the Mi Store...
Mastercard adds 6 blockchain payments startups to accelerator program
3.5.2021
The "fintech innovators" will receive direct support from Mastercard as they bring their products and services to market
Hips Payment Group Launches Merchant Token (MTO), a Cryptocurrency That Will Bring Consumer Protection to Blockchain Payments
3.4.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Solution supports decentralized finance (DeFi) trend with consumer protection via smart contracts.
DUBLIN, Ireland (April 1, 2021) – HIPS Payment Group Ltd., a provider of innovative and cost-effective e-commerce...
State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network
23.2.2021
A major government-owned bank, the State Bank of India, has become the first Indian bank to join JPMorgan’s blockchain network Liink
Cambodia Central Bank Launches Bakong Blockchain Payments System
28.10.2020
Cambodia sees Bakong as a critical step in modernizing its payment system and de-dollarizing its economy
Why Santander Doesn’t Want to Use Ripple for International Payments Yet
13.8.2020
There may be trouble in paradise with one of Ripple’s major partners
Singapore’s Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech
13.7.2020
Project Ubin has completed its last development phase and is now being considered as the basis for commercial digital currency ventures
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