payments
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.
Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.
Coinbase Users Cry Foul Over Unexpected Bank Charges
A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees.
Philippines Banks to Use Visa's Blockchain Payments Platform
Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa's blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.
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.
