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Sequoia Fund Says Blockchain Could Cut MasterCard Earnings

The operators of Sequoia Fund have predicted the rise of blockchain technology could put a damper on earnings at MasterCard.

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MasterCard Exec Talks Cautious Approach to Blockchain Tech

A MasterCard exec has said that while the firm is interested in blockchain tech, it intends to be cautious with its strategy in this area.

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How Payment Giants Are Embracing Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

Here's a round-up of some of the most notable interactions between payment giants and the world of crypto.

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MasterCard, CIBC and New York Life Join DCG Funding Round

MasterCard has been named as one of 11 investors in Digital Currency Group's new funding round.

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8 Companies That Have Filed Crypto Patents

Often a topic of contention in the bitcoin community, CoinDesk has rounded up some of the most high profile patent submissions filed to date.

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ChangeTip Adds Visa and MasterCard Payment Options

Users of the popular bitcoin tipping service ChangeTip can now top up their accounts with credit cards.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: US Teen Sparks ISIL Media Frenzy

Bitcoin has been scrutinised in the past, but this week's criticism took a rather unexpected – and perhaps questionable – sense of humour.

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MasterCard: Digital Currency’s Risks Outweigh the Benefits

The risks presented by digital currencies far outweigh the benefits, MasterCard has claimed.

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