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Mastercard, R3 to Develop Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Platform

The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.

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Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland

The non-profit set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland.

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Cryptocurrency Has 'Long-Term Potential,' Says Apple Exec

Apple is "watching cryptocurrency," according to an executive at Apple Pay.

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Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI

Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.

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'Big 4' Auditor PwC's Luxembourg Office to Accept Crypto Payments

"Big Four" auditing firm PwC's Luxembourg branch will accept cryptocurrency payments from clients starting next month.

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$100K Crypto Donation to Amazon Rainforest Charity Blocked By BitPay

A large donation to a non-profit working to protect the Amazon rainforest has been blocked by compliance hurdles at crypto payments firm BitPay.

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New Flexa Tech Will Let You Spend Bitcoin From Other Apps Too

Mobile wallets and other apps will soon be able to plug into Flexa's payment rails and offer crypto payments to retailers.

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South Korea's Woori Financial Teams up with Kakao's Crypto Payments Group

The banking company is latest major organization in the country to join the blockchain rush.

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Brave Browser Adds Access to New Crypto Wallets

Prior to the addition, Brave users could only place BATs in Uphold, a wallet Brave partnered with for BAT.

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Terra Signs Music Streaming Platform to Crypto Payments Alliance

The music steaming service will join twenty-five partners in a South Korean crypto payments alliance.

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