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SBI Aims for Cashless Society With Mobile Payments Token Trial
Financial giant SBI Group has announced that it is testing a crypto token called "S coin" to enable retail payments over mobile devices.
Brave Browser Is Using Civic's Blockchain Platform to Verify Publishers
Privacy-focused internet browser Brave will use Civic's identity verification services to ensure that publishers are paid for their content.
Quick Brew? Bitfury's Coffee Machine Accepts Bitcoin Via Lightning Network
A Bitfury-led engineering team has created a coffee vending machine capable of accepting bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network.
US Banking Giant PNC Becomes Latest to Adopt Ripple's xCurrent
PNC Bank's Treasury Management division is to begin accepting cross-border transactions using Ripple's xCurrent product.
High Times Quietly Removes Crypto Payment Option From IPO Website
High Times has removed bitcoin as a payment option for its IPO, just days after admitting it was accepting the cryptocurrency.
LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.
Mastercard Patent Filings Tout Blockchain for Immutable Data Records
A group of Mastercard patent applications outline how blockchain technology can be used to securely record transaction information.
Medici-Backed Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet
Bitsy, a Medici Ventures portfolio firm, wants to spur crypto adoption with the launch of an ultra-simple, beginner-friendly wallet.
SBI to Roll Out Ripple DLT-Based Payments App on iOS, Android
Having revealed the plan in March, Japan's SBI Holdings says it will roll out a Ripple DLT-based payments app for iOS and Android this autumn.
Vault Launches Crypto Collectibles Wallet on Apple's App Store
Vault wants to boost crypto adoption with its new iOS wallet that stores non-fungible tokens and other crypto collectibles.
