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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.

Starbucks Chairman Is Hot on Blockchain, Cold on Bitcoin
Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz said the ubiquitous coffee chain sees the blockchain and digital currencies in its future–but not bitcoin.

Brisbane Airport to Launch In-Terminal Cryptocurrency Payments
Australia's Brisbane Airport is to roll out digital currency payments within the terminal shopping area.

Rapper 50 Cent Is Now a Bitcoin Millionaire
Rapper 50 Cent's move to accept bitcoin for his 2014 "Animal Ambition" album has resulted in a multi-million dollar windfall.

