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How XRP Fits Into Ripple's Payments Products Explained
While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.
South Korean Bank Trials Ripple for Overseas Remittances
South Korea's Wooribank has reportedly completed an overseas remittance test using Ripple's DLT solution.
Payment Provider Fleetcor to Pilot Ripple's XRP Cryptocurrency
Workforce payment services provider Fleetcor has announced a pilot using xRapid, a product powered by Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency.
E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Crypto
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.
Taiwan's New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost
The incoming head of Taiwan's central bank has promised to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.
Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How A Lightning Payment Made History
The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech.
Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired by Payments Startup Circle
Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.
Uphold Eyes Expansion With Mobile Payments Startup Acquisition
Digital payments platform Uphold has acquired Cortex MCP, a mobile commerce platform.
Ripple Adds 5 New Clients Across 4 Countries
Two banks and three money remittance firms across four different countries are turning to Ripple's blockchain networks for cross-border payments.
Regional Government in Russia to Test Blockchain Payments
Russian development bank Vnesheconombank has partnered with Kaliningrad's regions government to pilot blockchain-based payment solutions.
