payments
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.
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.
