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Foreign Exchange Giant CLS Admits: No, We Don’t Need a Blockchain for That
Forex giant CLS is now using a blockchain to handle certain currency trades, but the technology is “not essential” for the task, an executive admits.
NBA's Sacramento Kings to Reward Loyal Fans With Crypto Tokens
Based on the ERC-20 standard, the Kings Token will be a first for a U.S. professional sports team.
Ohio Treasurer Suspends Predecessor's Bitcoin Tax Payment Service
A website launched last year by the U.S. state of Ohio allowing businesses to pay a range of taxes with bitcoin has been taken offline.
IKEA in 'World First' Transaction Using Smart Contracts and Licensed E-Money
IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order.
Ripple's Xpring Launches Crypto, Fiat Payments That Integrate Into Any App
Xpring says its tech uses XRP ledger to make it possible for developers to integrate payments into any application.
Stripe-Backed Payments Firm Raises $100 Million to Compete Against Stablecoins
Rapyd raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to face off against the arrival of stablecoins.
This Crypto-Savvy Bank Is Building Bandwidth for Bitcoin Retail Payments
The German bank is set to help European retailers accept bitcoin payments in early 2020.
Mall of America to Showcase Winklevoss-Backed Crypto Payments
New retail technologies, including crypto payments app Flexa, will be on display at a McKinsey-organized store at America's largest mall.
Facebook's Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt
In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch.
CipherTrace Scout App Takes Crypto Investigations Mobile
Blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace has developed a mobile tool for flagging bitcoin and ethereum tokens with a criminal past.
