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Facebook's 'GlobalCoin' Crypto Will Be Tied to Multiple Currencies: Exec

A Facebook executive has told a German magazine that the firm's planned stablecoin will be tied to a basket of fiat currencies.

By Daniel PalmerJun 7, 2019

Budweiser's parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, is doubling down on its interest in using blockchain tech to assist unbanked workers.

Japanese app provider LINE Pay Corporation has inked a deal with Visa to create new fintech services for their retail and merchant customers.

Insurtech startup Nexus Mutual and wallet provider Argent have teamed up to bring bank account-like protection to ethereum.

By Ian AllisonJun 6, 2019

Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with an IT project.

By Daniel PalmerJun 5, 2019

Grocery chain Dixy has partnered with a blockchain startup to greatly reduce the time it takes to pay suppliers

Amsterdam-based crypto exchange Blockport has been been forced to close due to lack of cash, but it's pledged to rebuild.

By Daniel PalmerJun 4, 2019

Supermarket chain Carrefour has reportedly attributed a recent increase in sales to its use of blockchain tracking for food products.

In a blockchain first, Cadence has obtained a Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) and can be easily found on Bloomberg Terminal.

By Brady DaleJun 4, 2019

Blockchain games developer Lucid Sight is teaming up with media firm CBS Interactive to bring "Star Trek" game play and collectibles to ethereum.