Western Union

Western Union 'Exploring' Pilot Program With Ripple Labs

Global remittance giant Western Union is reportedly working on a pilot program with decentralized payment protocol provider Ripple Labs.

By Pete RizzoApr 29, 2015

Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.

By Pete RizzoDec 13, 2014

The NYDFS has published all public comments on the BitLicense, revealing concerns from Amazon, Walmart and Western Union.

By Pete RizzoDec 3, 2014

Western Union has forced Facebook to remove a bitcoin parody of one of its ads.

Western Union chief information officer John "David" Thompson says bitcoin is innovative but its success on a global scale remains uncertain.

By Stan HigginsNov 14, 2014

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

Big-name companies are attempting to own concepts pertaining to digital currencies. How worried should we be?

By Pete RizzoMay 19, 2014

Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek critiqued bitcoin today, suggesting it is currently ill-equipped for cross-border payments.

By Pete RizzoMar 18, 2014

Micropayments could help provide a future for cryptocurrencies, but there are many factors yet to be ironed out.

By Daniel CawreyFeb 11, 2014

Just how big a financial opportunity is bitcoin? Recently, Wall Street has been starting to ask that very question.

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