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PBoC Op-Ed Pushes Use Case for Yuan-Pegged Crypto Stablecoins
A researcher from the People's Bank of China voiced support for yuan-pegged stablecoins in an op-ed published Tuesday.
Bitwala Partners With Visa-Backed Solaris on Blockchain Bank Account
Blockchain startup Bitwala is working with Berlin-based fintech company solarisBank to launch Germany's first "blockchain bank account."
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.
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.
With Rambling Clinton Keynote, Ripple Is Sending a Clear Message
It wasn't about what Clinton had to say. It was about putting Clinton on the stage.
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.
Two of Blockchain's Biggest Consortiums Just Joined Forces
The Hyperledger Project and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) have agreed to collaborate on bringing common standards to the blockchain space.
Indian Crypto Exchange Zebpay Halts Trading Over Banking Ban
Zebpay, once the largest crypto exchange in India, is halting its trading service at short notice, but stressed its wallet will stay functional.
Crypto Money Market Compound Lets You HODL and Earn
Compound, a crypto money market, launched today on ethereum. Now hodlers can earn interest on their crypto.
