Western Union
8 Companies That Have Filed Crypto Patents
Often a topic of contention in the bitcoin community, CoinDesk has rounded up some of the most high profile patent submissions filed to date.

Western Union: 'Too Early' to Discuss Ripple Labs Pilot Project
Global payments giant Western Union is keeping quiet about its rumored plans to tap distributed ledger technology.

Western Union 'Exploring' Pilot Program With Ripple Labs
Global remittance giant Western Union is reportedly working on a pilot program with decentralized payment protocol provider Ripple Labs.

Western Union BitLicense Response is Pro-Bitcoin, Legal Experts Say
Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.

Amazon, Walmart and Western Union BitLicense Comments Revealed
The NYDFS has published all public comments on the BitLicense, revealing concerns from Amazon, Walmart and Western Union.

Western Union Faces Backlash Over Removal of Spoof Bitcoin Ad
Western Union has forced Facebook to remove a bitcoin parody of one of its ads.

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.

Western Union Open to Bitcoin 'If Regulated as Currency'
CEO Hikmet Ersek is open to using bitcoin in payments, but only once the digital currency is fully regulated.

Do Patent Filings from eBay and Western Union Pose a Threat to Bitcoin?
Big-name companies are attempting to own concepts pertaining to digital currencies. How worried should we be?

Western Union CEO: 'First-World' Bitcoin Not Ready for Global Use
Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek critiqued bitcoin today, suggesting it is currently ill-equipped for cross-border payments.

