Remittances
Ben Parker: Bitcoin Has Potential in Fragile States
Ben Parker, co-founder of IRIN, a humanitarian news service spoke to CoinDesk about bitcoin's potential in fragile states.
Dubai's BitOasis Opens Bitcoin Buying Service at TechCrunch Disrupt
Dubai-based startup BitOasis has announced the launch of a bitcoin buying platform aimed at underbanked consumers in the Middle East.
Western Union: 'Too Early' to Discuss Ripple Labs Pilot Project
Global payments giant Western Union is keeping quiet about its rumored plans to tap distributed ledger technology.
Former Netscape Director Launches Bitcoin Remittance App Abra
Bill Barhydt, the entrepreneur and former Netscape director who gave the first-ever TED Talk on bitcoin, has debuted a bitcoin venture called Abra.
Igot Expands Exchange and Remittance Services to Kenya
Bitcoin firm igot has expanded to Kenya following the acquisition of a local cryptocurrency exchange and integration with a mobile payments platform.
Bitcoin Firm Enables Remittance Withdrawals at 450 Philippine Bank ATMs
Philippine remittance service Coins.ph now allows users to send funds for collection at a network of bank ATMs.
Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out
Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.
SpectroCoin Launches Bitcoin-to-Cash Service in 25 Countries
SpectroCoin is now allowing its customers to convert bitcoin to cash in 25 countries across Europe and Central Asia.
Western Union CIO: Bitcoin No Solution for Today's Market
Western Union chief information officer John "David" Thompson says bitcoin is innovative but its success on a global scale remains uncertain.
What Real-World Problems Can Bitcoin Actually Solve Right Now?
What bitcoin means as a real-world technology solution probably depends on where users are specifically located.
