A patent application from Mastercard suggests that the payments giant is eyeing blockchain as part of a way to verify the authenticity of coupons.
Source: Coin Desk
Month: May 2018
IMF Official: Central Banks Need to Compete With Crypto
An IMF official believes central banks need to offer “better” fiat currencies in order to fend off potential competition from cryptocurrencies.
Source: Coin Desk
Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies
Vermont’s governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called “blockchain-based limited liability corporations,” public records show.
Source: Coin Desk
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.
Source: Coin Desk
$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding
Blockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures and RRE Ventures.
Source: Coin Desk
PwC Australia, Port of Brisbane Unveil Blockchain Supply Chain Pilot
PwC Australia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Port of Brisbane are trialling a new blockchain trade solution.
Source: Coin Desk
IDG Backs Crypto Wallet imToken with $10 Million Investment
China-based crypto wallet startup imToken announced on Thursday that it has closed a $10 million Series A round fully funded by IDG Capital.
Source: Coin Desk
Watch Out Crypto Exchanges, Decentralization Is Coming
With regulatory uncertainty looming over the industry, incumbents should not feel too comfortable at the top.
Source: Coin Desk
Forex Firm CLS Invests $5 Million in Enterprise Blockchain Startup R3
U.S.-based FX settlement provider CLS has made a $5 million investment in blockchain software startup R3.
Source: Coin Desk
Crypto Exchange Huobi Confirms Move Into Brazilian Market
Huobi, a major cryptocurrency exchange originally from China, has told CoinDesk that it’s setting up shop in Brazil.
Source: Coin Desk