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Mastercard Looks to Blockchain to Make Coupons Immutable

A patent application from Mastercard suggests that the payments giant is eyeing blockchain as part of a way to verify the authenticity of coupons.

By Stan HigginsMay 31, 2018

Foreign exchange brokerage Currencies Direct successfully completed several international transfers using Ripple's xRapid product.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 29, 2018

Chinese search giant Baidu has turned to blockchain technology in order to make its online encyclopedia more traceable and transparent.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 29, 2018

The Palazzetto in the Palazzo Albertoni Spinola is being auctioned on a blockchain in a historic moment for the 200-year-old property.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 25, 2018

Blockchain security startup BitGo has decided to build its own asset custodian, and will no longer proceed with its acquisition of Kingdom Trust.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 25, 2018

A group of companies piloting a blockchain-based insurance platform for global shipping industry said the technology is now live in commercial use.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 25, 2018

A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 24, 2018

Thyssenkrupp successfully conducted a foreign exchange transaction using R3's Corda blockchain in partnership with Germany's Commerzebank.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 24, 2018

Two financial institutions are set to test a regulatory platform set up by the Bank of Russia that aims to make ICOs more transparent and secure.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 24, 2018

The United Nations Office for Project Services will pilot the IOTA Foundation's tangle technology to try and streamline work processes.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 24, 2018