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Accountancy Platform Xero Adds Veem's Bitcoin-Powered Payments
Users of cloud-based accountancy platform Xero can now send payments via the blockchain, thanks to an integration with Veem.
Putin-Backed Political Group Advances 'Green' Cryptocurrency Concept
A Russian political group formed by President Vladimir Putin is planning to advance a green-friendly cryptocurrency concept.
Is Blockchain Ready for Fiat? Why Banks See Big Promise in Crypto Cash
Both new and founding members of the Utility Settlement Coin project think its work could lead central banks to adopt blockchain-based fiat currency.
Creator of World's First Bitcoin Fuel Pump Plans Lightning Support
The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.
Citi Speaks: State-Backed Cryptocurrency Key to Blockchain Adoption
Citi's head of cash management for Asia-Pacific explains why state-issued currencies on a blockchain could supercharge the technology's potential.
ATMchain? Card Giant China UnionPay Files New Blockchain Patent
China UnionPay hopes to patent a system for connecting a network of ATMs using blockchain tech, public records reveal.
Bank of America Files 9 More Blockchain Patent Applications
Nine more blockchain-related patent applications filed by Bank of America have been made public, a number that brings the bank's total to at least 30.
Congressional Candidate Now Accepting Bitcoin Donations for 2018 Election
A candidate for the US Congress in upstate New York has begun accepting donations in bitcoin.
Credit Card Giant Visa Hints at Digital Asset Service Plans
Payments multinational Visa may be looking to blockchain as a way to facilitate the transfer of digitized assets, according to a patent filing.
Hints and Rumors? How Ripple Might Really Enter China's Market
While Ripple has denied any short-term partnerships with Alibaba – a deal between the two firms could be in both companies' best interests.
