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South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech
South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.
UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple
A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
Ripple Blockchain Network Adds China Payments Provider
China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions.
Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Credit Card Purchases
Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.
Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto
Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.
Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries
Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.
Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users
Digital payments company Square has rolled bitcoin payments out to most of its Cash App users.
Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services
Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.
In Their Own Words: Real Companies Talk Ripple XRP Pilots
Coming off several weeks of intense criticism enterprise blockchain startup Ripple has revealed several clients using its native cryptocurrency, XRP.
Japanese Electronics Retail Giant Launches Bitcoin Payments
Major Japanese electronics retailer Yamada Denki is partnering with the BitFlyer exchange to trial bitcoin payment in two of its stores.
