Remittances
Citi: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Banks, Not a Threat
A new research report by banking giant Citi asserts that it does not view bitcoin and other digital currencies as a disruptive threat.
Global Expansion is Next Act for Bitcoin Cash App Abra
CoinDesk interviews Abra CEO Bill Barhydt on why he believes his startup is poised to be the "WhatsApp for payments".
Why a TechCrunch Editor Left His Job for a Bitcoin Startup
Why did one of TechCrunch’s longest-serving editors leave a media giant for a bitcoin startup?
The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains
CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.
South Korea's Shinhan Bank Backs Blockchain Startup's $2 Million Round
South Korean blockchain remittance provider Streami has closed a $2m seed round that included funding from Shinhan Bank.
Hands On With Visa Europe's Bitcoin Remittance App
Visa Europe Collab walked us through the bitcoin remittances proof-of-concept prototype they built with the startup Epiphyte.
Boston University Researchers Explore Bitcoin in Conflict Zones
Boston University has convened a task force to explore how digital currencies could provide assistance in conflict zones.
Why Visa Europe is Testing Remittances on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Visa Europe discusses why it is using the bitcoin blockchain as part of its new proof-of-concept for the remittance market.
KPCB Leads $12.5 Million Round for Blockchain Firm Align Commerce
Blockchain payments startup Align Commerce has raised $12.5m in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
Visa Europe Announces Blockchain Remittance Proof-of-Concept
Visa Europe has announced it is working on a proof-of-concept for a blockchain-based remittance service.
