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Alibaba Affiliate to Boost Blockchain Development After $14 Billion Raise
Alibaba's Ant Financial has raised $14 billion in a new funding, part of which will be used to continue its development of blockchain technology.
Dutch Central Bank: Blockchain 'Promising But Inefficient' in Payments
Blockchain technology isn't yet a beneficial addition to the payment system in the Netherlands, according to the country's central bank.
Thailand Trials Central Bank Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement
Thailand's central bank is examining how a blockchain-based digital currency could make interbank settlement both faster and cheaper.
Ripple Smart Contracts Creator Targets Ethereum with New Tech Launch
Three years after Ripple shelved Codius, Stefan Thomas is bringing the smart contract platform back to life with his eyes set on disrupting Ethereum.
South Africa's Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial
South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.
Telecoms Giant Wants to Move Mobile Data Top-Ups to a Blockchain
China Mobile, one of China's three state-owned telecoms giants, is exploring moving part of its mobile data business to a distributed ledger.
Money Transfer Firms Join Ripple's Payment Network
Two money transfer firms are to open a new payments corridor using RippleNet, while a Kuwaiti bank has also signed up to use the service.
British FX Firm Currencies Direct Pilots Ripple Tech
Foreign exchange brokerage Currencies Direct successfully completed several international transfers using Ripple's xRapid product.
Payments Platform Uphold Completes XRP Ledger Integration
Digital payments startup Uphold has completed its integration with the XRP ledger, it announced Thursday.
Commerzbank Conducts €500k FX Transaction Using R3's Corda
Thyssenkrupp successfully conducted a foreign exchange transaction using R3's Corda blockchain in partnership with Germany's Commerzebank.
