payments
American Express Patent Filing Touts Blockchain for Faster Payments
American Express' travel and merchant arm has filed a patent application looking at using a blockchain to facilitate quick transactions.
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto
The new governor of Taiwan's central bank has said speculation has taken over from cryptocurrencies' original role as a payments tool.
Playboy TV to Accept Crypto Payments for Adult Content
Playboy TV is launching a new payment option that will allow customers to access its exclusive content using cryptocurrencies.
Europe's Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to NY
Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App's bitcoin option to New York residents.
Thai Bank Extending Ripple Remittances to Euro and Pound
Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.
Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products
Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.
Overstock Venture Arm Invests $3 Million in Blockchain Payments Startup
Bitt, a Barbados-based blockchain payment startup, has received a $3 million investment from Overstock's Medici Ventures.
Japanese Banks to Harness Ripple DLT for Consumer Payments App
A group of Japanese banks is planning to use Ripple's blockchain-based payments technology in a smartphone app aimed at general consumers.
PayPal Is Seeking Faster Crypto Payments Tech
A patent application by PayPal proposes launching instantaneous transactions by transferring private keys rather than cryptocurrencies.
