Remittances
Crypto Exchange Coinone Taps Ripple for New Remittance Service
A subsidiary of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone is turning to Ripple's xCurrent blockchain network for cross-border payments.
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank
A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.
Europe's Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
Thai Bank Extending Ripple Remittances to Euro and Pound
Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.
SBI Reveals Joint Blockchain Remittance Venture With South Korean Startup
South Korean bitcoin exchange Coinplug has announed a new joint remittance venture with the fintech subsidiary of Japan-based investment group SBI.
Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank's Blockchain R&D
Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.
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.
IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note
A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.
Western Union Reveals Pilot Coinbase Integration
Western Union could soon be sending people's funds via an integration with Coinbase, the remittance firm's CTO has revealed.
Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions
A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.
