payments

IBM Scores Deal With US Credit Union Group to Use Hyperledger Blockchain
Credit union consortium CULedger will use IBM's Hyperledger Fabric, in addition to several other blockchains it's been working with.

UNICEF Explores Blockchain to Improve Internet for 'Every School' in Kyrgyzstan
International children's charity UNICEF is exploring how blockchain technology could be used to help connect local schools in Kyrgyzstan to the Internet.

LinkedIn Founder, Fidelity Latest to Carry Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch'
The latest big names to join the bitcoin payments experiment are financial giant Fidelity Investments and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

There's No Crypto Winter in Argentina, Where Startups Ramp Up to Meet Demand
Argentina's thriving crypto startup scene offers a unique cocktail of technical development and tangible user demand for bitcoin.

Accenture's New Blockchain App Lets Users Tip 'Sustainable' Producers
Accenture has announced a prototype blockchain-based supply chain app designed to reward business practices that conserve natural resources.

Hands-On Preview of Samsung's Galaxy S10 Phone Reveals New Crypto Details
A hands-on preview of Samsung's just-unveiled flagship phone, the Galaxy S10, reveals new details of the device's upcoming crypto features.

You Can Now Send Bitcoin Tips Over Lightning on Twitter
When "liking" your favorite tweet isn't enough, you can now send small bitcoin tips via the lightning network.

'Make Bitcoin Fun Again': New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC
Using the Lightning Network, more than 150 people bought Domino's pizza with bitcoin this week.

'Already Live': Signature Bank Is Moving Millions on a JPMorgan-Like Private, Dollar-Backed Cryptocurrency
While crypto-land is abuzz about JPMorgan’s plan to move dollars via blockchain, a smaller New York bank is already doing this.

Baidu Launches Plug and Play Blockchain Platform for Dapps
Chinese search giant Baidu has launched a plug-and-play blockchain platform aimed to simplify commercial deployment of decentralized apps.

