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Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments

Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.

By Christine KimJul 17, 2018

The latest attempt to create a crypto pegged to the U.S. dollar, or stablecoin, combines 21st-century technology with an invention from the 1930s.

NatWest, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, has joined Marco Polo, a blockchain consortium started by R3 and trade finance specialist TradeIX.

By Ian AllisonJul 17, 2018

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 16, 2018

A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 16, 2018

Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.

By Christine KimJul 16, 2018

The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.

By Anna BaydakovaJul 15, 2018

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 13, 2018

Wallet and custody startup Ledger is ramping up the number of cryptocurrencies it supports to meet demand from institutional investors.

By Leigh CuenJul 12, 2018

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 11, 2018