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Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan May Merge Quorum With ConsenSys; New Canadian Stablecoin Aims At Cross-Border Payments
Bitcoin // February 12, 2020

JPMorgan Chase’s marquee blockchain unit, Quorum, will merge with Brooklyn-based startup ConsenSys, according to sources familiar with the inner workings of the deal. The deal will be announced sometime within the first half of 2020, and financial terms were still unclear on Tuesday. Get the...

The Xoom-Ria Deal Shows Cash Still Rules Remittances
Cash // August 29, 2018

In a way, the deal seems old school. PayPal-owned money transfer operator Xoom said this week that its new agreement with Euronet Worldwide’s Ria will enable Xoom customers to pick up cash remittances from more than 150,000 Ria network locations. Get the Full Story Complete...

Watch Out Bitcoin — Qiwi Eyes New Cryptocurrency
News // September 17, 2015

Bitcoin might soon face competition from a new emerging cryptocurrency, which is stirring up the Russian government into adopting new laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Shoppers Drop the Ruble, Russian Retail Sales Roll
International // January 29, 2015

To offset the effect of the sinking ruble, Russian consumers have been buying — and business is good. 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...

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Russians Hoard Cash in Wake of Bank Sanctions

February 27, 2022
In Moscow and other Russian cities, people are trying to get cash, both in rubles and dollars, due to fears of a fiscal crash following the invasion of Ukraine, Financial Times writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan May Merge Quorum With ConsenSys; New Canadian Stablecoin Aims At Cross-Border Payments

February 12, 2020
JPMorgan Chase’s marquee blockchain unit, Quorum, will merge with Brooklyn-based startup ConsenSys, according to sources familiar with the inner workings of the deal. The deal will be announced sometime within...

Watch Out Bitcoin — Qiwi Eyes New Cryptocurrency

September 17, 2015
Bitcoin might soon face competition from a new emerging cryptocurrency, which is stirring up the Russian government into adopting new laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Apple Shuts Down Russian E-Sales Due to Ruble

December 17, 2014
Apple took the unusual move Tuesday (Nov. 16) of shutting down all of its online sales in Russia due to what Apple said were “extreme” ruble fluctuations, Bloomberg reported. Get...