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Ripple Grows Regulatory Team
October 22, 2019

Ripple has announced that it’s now a member of the Blockchain Association, an organization that advocates cryptocurrencies and the use of blockchain networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Daily: Moon Browser Allows Use Of Bitcoin For Amazon Purchases; Bitcoin Price Swings Could...
October 22, 2019

New York-based startup Moon will allow customers to pay for their Amazon purchases with bitcoin via the Lightning Network, bitcoin, Litecoin or Ether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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HTC Rolls Out More Affordable Bitcoin-Friendly Smartphone
October 21, 2019

Smartphone maker HTC has launched a new entry-level phone aimed at cryptocurrency users, TechCrunch reported on Monday (Oct. 21).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Bitcoin Daily: Telegram’s SEC Hearing Pushed Until February 2020; University Of Malta Offers Master’s In...
October 21, 2019

Telegram’s hearing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been postponed until February 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Bitcoin Daily: Samsung SDS Tests Blockchain Health Claims; Bermuda To Accept Digital Currencies; CIMB Singapore...
October 18, 2019

Samsung SDS will reportedly launch a blockchain-based medical claims processing system this month. According to CoinDesk, the new system will link all hospitals, pharmacies, insurers and other companies in the sector. After medical treatment, users will receive a message on the KakaoTalk messenger, and can...

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Bitcoin Daily: French Central Bank Deputy Governor Calls For Global Crypto Guidelines; Miami Int’l Airport...
October 17, 2019

Samsung SDS has announced it will be working with Tech Mahindra and Pega to launch a blockchain-based traceability solution that will integrate Pega Platform with Samsung SDS Nexledger Universal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Shubert, True Tickets Partner To Pilot Mobile Orders For Broadway Shows
October 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery, the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Mining Startup Lands $50M From Big-Name VCs; Bitcoin Transaction Fees Have Now...
October 16, 2019

San Francisco-based Layer1 announced that it has raised $50 million from investors including Peter Thiel, Shasta Ventures, and various crypto industry leaders. The company will use the funding to build a bitcoin mining operation, which it claims to be the first bitcoin mining company in...

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Bitcoin Daily: Europol Says Bitcoin Still Rules Underground Economy; ING Foresees ‘Fully-Fledged Central Bank Digital...
October 15, 2019

Europol has announced that when it comes to internet-based organized crime, bitcoin is still king, Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...