payments

Lightning Bank Ledgers? Bitfury and Ripple Demo New Twist on Bitcoin Tech

Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.

Par Alyssa Hertig17 août 2017

ProtonMail has revealed it is adding bitcoin as an official, automated payment option – and other cryptocurrencies may soon follow.

Par Stan Higgins17 août 2017

Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.

Par Wolfie Zhao9 août 2017

Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello is back on the radar, announcing credit card payments across the EU and other plans for growth.

Par Jonathan Keane9 août 2017

The venture arm of the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding its exploration of blockchain to include ethereum.

Par Stan Higgins8 août 2017

Non-profit media group Wikileaks has announced that it is now accepting donations in the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash.

Par Stan Higgins7 août 2017

New rules in Europe aim to change the payments landscape – in the process, they could also boost blockchain development.

Par Noelle Acheson7 août 2017

A new patent application from Mastercard suggests the company is exploring ways to build refund-capable services for cryptocurrency users.

Par Stan Higgins4 août 2017

South Korean bitcoin exchange Coinplug has announed a new joint remittance venture with the fintech subsidiary of Japan-based investment group SBI.

Par Wolfie Zhao31 juil. 2017

Abra users can now buy bitcoin with American Express credit cards, a move that diversifies its available payment options.

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