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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.
Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It's 'Not Wise' to Dismiss Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.
Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.
R3 Unveils Cross-Border Payments Platform Built on Corda DLT Tech
R3 and 22 of its member banks have announced a cross-border payments platform built on top of the company's Corda distributed ledger.
More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official
An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.
