Remittances
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BitPesa Launches Beta Testing for Kenyan Remittance Service
BitPesa has launched its beta program with the long-term goal of disrupting the remittance space.
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.
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.
