payments
UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
22 Banks Join Swift's Cross-Border Blockchain Trial
Swift's months-long cross border blockchain trial is expanding with the entrance of more than twenty additional financial firms.
Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Launches UK Services
Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.
Pot-Friendly Bitcoin Startup Raises $1.5 Million
POSaBIT, a Seattle-based digital currency payments startup with a focus on serving legal cannabis outlets, has raised $1.5m in funding.
New York Preschools Accept Bitcoin and Ether for Tuition Payments
Two private preschools in New York City now allow parents to pay for tuition with bitcoin, ether and litecoin.
Bitspark Embarks on Blockchain Remittance Trial with UN in Tajikistan
Bitspark has revealed is working with the United Nations Development Programme on a trial aimed to build financial inclusion in Tajikistan.
Blockchain Payments Startup Veem Integrates with Intuit QuickBooks
Blockchain payments startup Veem has inked a new partnership with accounting software provider Intuit.
Cambodia's Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials
The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.
Blockchain Comes to East London With Colu Local Currency Launch
Israel-based blockchain firm Colu has launched a digital currency for shoppers and small businesses in east London.
Blockchain and the Birth of a New Financial Instrument
A less-hyped blockchain trial in the Middle East could come to have a big impact on banking.
