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Korea's Oldest Mileage Program May Convert Cash Points to Crypto
The company behind OK Cashbag, the oldest mileage point program in South Korea, is mulling a plan to convert cash points into cryptocurrency.
'Secret Contracts' Developer Engima Launches Test Blockchain
A built-from-scratch blockchain aiming to enable private contracts between users has officially entered testing.
Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet
CoinText.io,a blockchain startup developing a way of conducting offline bitcoin cash transactions, closed a $600,000 seed funding round.
Alibaba Seeks to Eliminate Middlemen in Blockchain Payments Patent
A new patent filing reveals Chinese e-commerce giant has been exploring the use of blockchain technology to speed up international payments.
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked
Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.
Chat App Kik Launches 'Crypto-Economy' With Kin Token Integration
Messaging app Kik's users can now begin earning and spending its kin token with the launch of its "crypto-economy," the company said Wednesday.
US Senators Discuss Crypto Threat to Domestic Elections
DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are "tailor made" for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines
The payment affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Amsterdam Airport Lets Travelers Swap Leftover Euros for Crypto
Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has launched an ATM that allows departing travelers to exchange their remaining euros for bitcoin or ethereum.
Robinhood CEO: It's 'Very Foolish' to Rule Out Bitcoin
More than a million people signed up to trade cryptocurrencies after Robinhood first announced the feature, co-CEO Vlad Tenev said Wednesday.
