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Markets

UK Crypto Startup Ramp Raises $10M

Ramp brands itself as the "PayPal for crypto" service.

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Markets

JPMorgan Job Posts Hint at Bank's Broader Cryptocurrency Ambitions

The megabank is on the hunt for its first crop of crypto-savvy employees. Experience with bitcoin and ethereum is “a huge plus.”

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Finance

Coinbase Debit Card Now Works With Apple Pay

The integration brings the crypto exchange’s rewards-heavy spending tool to the iPhones of U.S. users.

The Coinbase Card is coming to U.S. customers in 2021.

Finance

UK's Starling Bank Temporarily Blocks User Payments to Crypto Exchanges: Report

Customers of Barclays and Monzo have also been complaining of difficulty making deposits on exchanges, according to The Telegraph.

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Finance

PayPal Will Let Customers Withdraw Crypto, Exec Says

"We want them to be able to take the crypto they acquired with us and take it to the destination of their choice," says Jose Fernandez da Ponte.

Jose Fernandez da Ponte, vice president and general manager of blockchain, crypto and digital currencies at PayPal.

Finance

Apple Is Looking for Crypto Experience in 'Alternative Payments' Job Post

Apple’s payments unit is looking for a crypto-savvy biz-dev specialist to lead partnership efforts.

Apple's Phil Schiller speaks at a company event, Sept. 10, 2019.

Finance

Stellar Foundation Invests $15M in AirTM to Boost Financial Services in Latin America

The investment extends the Stellar network's reach into Latin America and aims to improve digital payments across the region.

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Finance

Staff at Biggest Dutch Domino’s Pizza Franchise Can Now Be Paid in Bitcoin

The franchisee with 16 Domino’s stores is partnering with BTC Direct to offer the salary option to its 1,000 employees.

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Markets

Why It's Tough to Send Aid Money to Palestine During the Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

Banks in Israel and around the world are restricting business relationships with what they consider to be risky clients.

A security wall divides Israel and Palestine.

Markets

Greenpeace Stops Accepting Bitcoin Donations, Cites High Energy Use

Friends of the Earth is reported to be reviewing the situation, too.

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