Remittances


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Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin's Remittance Promise

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

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Lamassu Introduces Open-Source Software for Bitcoin ATM Network

Lamassu's new open-source software lets operators provide remittance services and bill payments via their machines.

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Western Union Open to Bitcoin 'If Regulated as Currency'

CEO Hikmet Ersek is open to using bitcoin in payments, but only once the digital currency is fully regulated.

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ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers

ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.

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How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market

The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.

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Latin America's First Ripple Gateway Now Serving Seven Local Markets

Launched by e-payments provider AstroPay, Ripple LatAm will serve Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more.

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Robocoin 2.0 Arrives With Bank-Like Features and New Hardware

The BTM provider has launched new software, updated hardware and features aimed at the global banking and remittance markets.

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BitPesa Launches Beta Testing for Kenyan Remittance Service

BitPesa has launched its beta program with the long-term goal of disrupting the remittance space.

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Coincove Launches With Plan to Become 'Coinbase of Mexico'

The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.

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Ripple Network Expands to Mexico With Addition of First Peso Issuer

Bitso's entry point into the Ripple network means it will be able to transfer pesos, US dollars and bitcoin.

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