Remittances
Bitcoin Firm Enables Remittance Withdrawals at 450 Philippine Bank ATMs
Philippine remittance service Coins.ph now allows users to send funds for collection at a network of bank ATMs.
Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out
Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.
SpectroCoin Launches Bitcoin-to-Cash Service in 25 Countries
SpectroCoin is now allowing its customers to convert bitcoin to cash in 25 countries across Europe and Central Asia.
Western Union CIO: Bitcoin No Solution for Today's Market
Western Union chief information officer John "David" Thompson says bitcoin is innovative but its success on a global scale remains uncertain.
What Real-World Problems Can Bitcoin Actually Solve Right Now?
What bitcoin means as a real-world technology solution probably depends on where users are specifically located.
The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances
If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?
BlinkTrade Opens New Bitcoin Markets in Venezuela, West Africa
BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.
Can Bitcoin Deliver on its Promise to the World's Unbanked?
Bitcoin offers financial services for underserved populations, but hurdles still remain before its potential can be realised.
Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers
With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.
The Case for Merging Mexico's Peso With Block Chain Technology
In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.
