payments
GMO's New Internet Bank Will Settle Payments With Blockchain
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments.
American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations
Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.
Litecoin Foundation Acquires 9.9% of Bank in Payments Partnership
Litecoin Foundation, the non-profit behind the popular cryptocurrency, says it now owns part of a German bank thanks to a new deal with TokenPay.
Crypto Exchange Gemini Hires Former NYSE Tech Chief
Crypto exchange Gemini has hired former NYSE chief information officer Robert Cornish to serve as its first chief technology officer.
Bernstein: No, Crypto Markets Aren't Like the Dot-Com Bubble
Cryptocurrency and blockchain developers are building "parallel financial networks," according to a new report by Alliance Bernstein.
Tradeshift Pilots Stablecoin to Speed Up Business Payments
MakerDAO is partnering with Tradeshift to test how its stablecoin DAI can help to speed up the payment process for small businesses.
Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform
Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Electronic Money
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
Blockstream Launches Tokenized Assets Tool on Liquid Sidechain
Blockstream unveiled a new feature that allows users to create custom tokenized assets secured on its Liquid sidechain.
