payments
Russia's Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments
The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.
Don't Forget the 'Other' Cryptocurrency Tax
If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.
Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary
Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.
Report: Russia's Gazprombank to Test Cryptocurrency Service
Russia's state-owned Gazprombank is reportedly looking into facilitating cryptocurrency transactions through a Swiss subsidiary.
TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking
A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.
AirAsia Planning Cryptocurrency-Based Rewards Program
The Malaysian discount airline plans to use its proprietary BigCoin token to facilitate transactions and act as a frequent-flyer rewards program.
Taxing All Bitcoin Buying Will Backfire for the IRS
The IRS' 2014 tax guidance may encourage cryptocurrency users to use unregulated foreign exchanges and use privacy coins like monero or zcash.
Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Live, But Can It Keep from Going Corporate?
As startups developing bitcoin's Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it'll be taken over by corporate interests.
Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple's XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments
A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer
