payments
Fujitsu Eyes Cryptocurrency Trading With Cross-Blockchain Payments Tech
Japanese IT firm has unveiled a new payments technology designed to facilitate transactions between blockchains.
Code Name Babylon: Cobalt Is Spinning Off a New Blockchain Subsidiary
Distributed ledger startup Cobalt is seeking to spin off part of its technology in a bid to win ground in a wider variety of enterprise use cases.
Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China's 'Belt and Road' Plan
A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.
Ubin Part 2: Singapore Central Bank Publishes Blockchain Project Details
A new report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore details the second phase of its "Project Ubin" blockchain project.
Mastercard Seeks Patent for Instant Blockchain Payments Processing
New patent filings from Mastercard show how the credit card giant is looking at blockchain as a possible means for easing payment settlement times.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Launch Blockchain Product in 2018
Business technology firm Hewlett Packard Enterprise is launching a new blockchain service next year.
Pipe Dreams: Bitcoin Won't Solve Pot Industry's Banking Problem
Cryptocurrency use could give U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions an excuse to crack down on state-legal pot firms, an industry lawyer warns.
Allianz Unveils Blockchain Prototype for Self-Insurance Products
Global insurer Allianz has unveiled a new blockchain prototype focused on "captive" insurance policies.
Pop Star Bjork to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for New Album
Icelandic music star Bjork is partnering with British startup Blockpool to let fans pay with cryptocurrencies for her forthcoming album "Utopia."
Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Adds 18 New Currencies
Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has announced support for an additional 18 fiat currencies, including the Russian ruble and the Singapore dollar.
