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Singapore's Central Bank Plans to Regulate Bitcoin Payments
The minister for the Monetary Authority of Singapore has said the institution is working to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency payments.
Swiss Public University Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Switzerland's Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has announced that it will accept bitcoin as payment for student expenses.
Circle Is Building a Master Mobile Payments Network on Ethereum
Blockchain startup Circle has revealed a new inter-wallet settlement system called CENTRE, aimed at connecting the world's digital payment services.
When Not If? Banks Strike Optimistic Tone on Blockchain Impact
A conference in Dublin yesterday united representatives of major financial firms and regulators in discussions over blockchain's way forward.
Guns & Crypto: How Bitcoin Is Helping Keep Cody Wilson's Anarchist Dream Alive
The controversial founder of Defense Distributed, a manufacturer of 3D gun printers, has said his company is flourishing, in part due to bitcoin.
Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Blockchain Startup
Barbados-based payments startup Bitt has hired Rawdon Adams, the son of an ex-prime minister, as its new CEO.
Telecom Giant KDDI Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Japanese telecom giant KDDI has become the latest major corporation to join the ranks of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
Central Banker's Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency
A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.
Canada's Biggest Bank Tests Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the largest bank in the country, is trialling blockchain technology for fund transfers to and from the U.S.
Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin
A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.
