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How Payment Giants Are Embracing Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

Here's a round-up of some of the most notable interactions between payment giants and the world of crypto.

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MasterCard, CIBC and New York Life Join DCG Funding Round

MasterCard has been named as one of 11 investors in Digital Currency Group's new funding round.

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8 Companies That Have Filed Crypto Patents

Often a topic of contention in the bitcoin community, CoinDesk has rounded up some of the most high profile patent submissions filed to date.

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ChangeTip Adds Visa and MasterCard Payment Options

Users of the popular bitcoin tipping service ChangeTip can now top up their accounts with credit cards.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: US Teen Sparks ISIL Media Frenzy

Bitcoin has been scrutinised in the past, but this week's criticism took a rather unexpected – and perhaps questionable – sense of humour.

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MasterCard: Digital Currency’s Risks Outweigh the Benefits

The risks presented by digital currencies far outweigh the benefits, MasterCard has claimed.

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MasterCard Executive Argues Bitcoin Can't Be Trusted

In a new video, MasterCard president for South East Asia Matthew Driver indicates that his company is "not completely comfortable" with bitcoin.

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MasterCard Seeks 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin Regulation

MasterCard has spoken out against bitcoin's perceived risks and called for a regulatory "level playing field" for payments systems including bitcoin.

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Trucoin Opens MasterCard, Visa Bitcoin Buying Services in US

Trucoin has officially opened its bitcoin buying service to US consumers in eight states.

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