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OCTOBER 20, 2017

20), Mastercard announced news that it will be opening up access to its blockchain technology through its developer’s API. Mastercard is not the only firm delving into blockchain. The Mastercard technology ensures that payment details are shared only between transaction participants, said the company. On Friday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Standard Chartered has announced the completion of the first cross-bank Letter of Credit (LC) transaction over blockchain, between Vietnam and Thailand, according to a report from FinanceFeeds. It was completed over the blockchain-based Contour network, which is an open industry platform and focused on digitizing trade finance.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. However, these networks often operate in isolation, limiting the potential of blockchain technology.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

It’s a tall order, Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson told Karen Webster in a recent digital discussion, but the power of blockchain can be critical in addressing it. The consumer chooses to access their health record via a blockchain transaction, then chooses which businesses they wish to share information with, he said.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Wells Fargo Strategic Capital (WFSC) is backing the London-based blockchain analysis firm Elliptic with a $5 million investment, bringing the startup’s Series B round to $28 million, Elliptic announced in a press release on Thursday (Feb. WFSC joins existing investors SBI Group and Santander InnoVentures.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. As of this writing in mid-November 2017, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies hovers around $220B (with a single bitcoin trading for upwards of $8,000). Huge corporations — like Walmart and Pfizer — have completed successful blockchain pilots. What is blockchain?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Federal Ministry of Finance in Nigeria is said to be in discussions with the securities watchdog in the country to create a new digital currency and blockchain structure, Cointelegraph reported. In other news, The Australian Border Force (ABF) is holding a blockchain pilot with Singapore, according to an announcement.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond- i. The bond, which is due August 2020, is the first bond created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life-cycle using distributed ledger (blockchain) technology. This isn’t World Bank’s only blockchain project.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This year’s blockchain craze has pushed a huge amount of new money into cryptocurrencies, private blockchain projects, and companies holding initial coin offerings (ICOs). As of now, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies stands at more than $220B — a huge leap from where it started the year at $18B.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2019

Blockchain has caught the attention of several FIs, especially for B2B and cross-border payments, even if there’s not yet consensus on how to best deploy it in real-world situations. Canadian payments network Interac has experimented with blockchain for consumer payments. We are now in the trough of disillusionment.”.

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Fintech Review

JULY 10, 2024

These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks. The volatility of cryptocurrencies can also deter risk-averse users from embracing DeFi platforms for their everyday transactions and savings.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Italian police charged the former head of cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail, identified by the initials of “F.F.,” cryptocurrency exchange Exmo reported a “major” security breach on Mon. 16), in the first blockchain-supported bank guarantee in Russia. They allege that F.F. Meanwhile, U.K.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In the age of blockchain, all manner of physical assets are making the leap to bits and bytes. Blockchain can track transactions of all sorts and create a connected record — and that blockchain is rapidly cleaving from the cryptocurrency clamor to which it was once inextricably linked. How It Works. percent pure.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is trying out blockchain in a new clearing system, and the technology could eventually be used by other large banks, according to CoinDesk. The solution, by blockchain developer IOV Labs, is intended to speed up fiat payments, putting in end-to-end technology to make everything flow better.

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CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 15, 2024

XRP explained that the move underscores XRP Healthcare’s dedication to transparency and solidifies its position as a trailblazer in the dynamic realm of blockchain technology. It reflects our dedication to ensuring a secure and transparent healthcare ecosystem powered by blockchain technology.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

Blockchain momentum rose fast in 2017, as venture capitalists and strategic investors increased deals to companies building on Bitcoin and blockchain technology nearly every quarter. But as bullish as equity investors may be on blockchain, the real activity is happening in initial coin offerings, or ICOs.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Digitized, secure, and tamper-proof blockchain ledgers are promising to disrupt the database as we know it. We previously analyzed the 35+ industries where burgeoning blockchain startups are looking to make an impact. What is blockchain technology? Become an expert on blockchain in this briefing.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 15, 2024

Binance Academy , a free educational platform helping people learn about cryptocurrency, is partnering with the Blockchain Center , a global research lab, and ENSET-Université Hassan II de Casablanca to extend its Global University Outreach Program (GUOP) to Morocco.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

WhiteBIT , one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe, has announced the launch of its Affiliate Program. Aimed at expanding the platform’s reach and rewarding participants, the program offers partners to earn commissions by referring new customers to the exchange.

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Fintech News

JUNE 19, 2024

Be it central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a tokenised digital Singapore Dollar, or various initiatives backed by governmental regulators, stablecoins are one of the more pivotal developments in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. It has already arrived.”

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CoinRemitter

MAY 29, 2024

With the rise in digital currencies for payments and transactions, two innovations are much discussed: Central Bank Decentralised Currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies. Let’s break down the key differences between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether, and Cardano are some of the examples of cryptocurrencies.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Elliptic , an AI-enabled cryptocurrency surveillance service provider, has raised $60M in a Series C. This round drew participation from SoftBank Group, AlbionVC, Digital Currency Group, and Evolution Equity Partners, among others. How’s the company performing? Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer.

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Finovate

JUNE 3, 2024

PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Offering multiple blockchain allows users to choose different options based on their preferred cost and transaction speed.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Blockchains are becoming a key enabler of this digital transformation (in a similar way to how the emerging tech is disrupting other long-established industries like banking and insurance ). GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. Why blockchain tech could benefit the real estate industry. Table of Contents. Challenges.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Blockchain and cryptocurrency have massive potential to help vulnerable and underrepresented communities. Evidence of this can be seen with the launch of Paystand.org, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Paystand , the blockchain-enabled commercial payments platform.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

Libra may have dominated the news so far this week — and, of course, the new cryptocurrency announced by Facebook is underpinned by blockchain. To that end, the MediLedger project debuted a new pilot program this week, billed as a cross-industry initiative that eyes using blockchain for drug supply chains.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As the peaks and valleys of blockchain hype continue to rise and fall, more doubt has surfaced over the future of distributed ledger technology, particularly in the area of B2B payments. Analysts point to the challenges associated with adoption and implementation of blockchain-powered B2B payment solutions as a key hurdle for the technology.

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Finovate

MARCH 20, 2024

This week in Tales from the Crypto we look at the boom-induced traffic jam in crypto coin trading, new funding for a blockchain payment network in the developing world, and a pair of new crypto-friendly alums that demoed at FinovateEurope last month. Layer-1 blockchain Solana has experienced service issues as well.

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CB Insights

APRIL 17, 2019

2018 wasn’t a great year for blockchain companies. Coinciding with Bitcoin fever, an unprecedented ICO boom meant blockchain startups had tremendous access to capital. GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. Note: blockchain deals included here are traditional VC only, and may omit purchased stakes in token sales.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

American Express Ventures has invested in cryptocurrency exchange platform FalconX , according to a press release. FalconX offers its institutional clients an integrated platform that services cryptocurrency trading, clearing and credit. According to the report, many foreign exchanges may try different ways to ban U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Jonathan Dharmapalan , CEO of eCurrency; Rory MacFarquhar , senior VP at Mastercard; and Rene Reinsberg , CEO of Celo will also participate in the panel, according to CoinDesk. The panel will be webcast and will begin at 9 a.m. ET on Monday. Prior to that, another panel for policymakers including U.S.

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Fintech News

MAY 16, 2024

The Philippines has been uncovered to be the leading country in Southeast Asia showcasing overall interest in degen crypto and small cap cryptocurrency tokens, according to an extensive recent update from crypto resource platform CoinGecko. of global interest in smaller market capitalisation crypto on onchain DEX trackers.”

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Up to now, paying for digital collectibles on blockchain relied on cryptocurrency payments. Dapper Labs is known for creating blockchain-based video game CryptoKitties, and for building sports, entertainment and consumer tech on blockchain technology.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Singapore-based BCB Blockchain announced that it has launched a $300,000 fund to support incubators and startup accelerators in the Philippines under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In other news, OKEx , the world’s largest futures cryptocurrency exchange, announced four major partners for OKB, its global utility token.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 19, 2024

HNWIs are becoming more interested in digital assets, especially cryptocurrencies. To be sure, digital asset investing is risky, and high volatility has often been seen in the trading of cryptocurrencies and other assets within this class. That lasted for months, generating cascading effects on related industries. .

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The Fintech Times

MAY 21, 2024

” NFTs and crypto are linked Where cryptocurrencies succeed, NFTS will too, according to Karen Jones , founder and CEO of Citywealth , the wealth management platform. We need NFT use cases that transcend the membership or club experience in a way that facilitates the ownership of digital or physical products.

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