Tag: Ripple
Ripple adds 10 new financial firms to ‘blockchain network’
Ripple is adding 10 new banks and financial services providers to what it's now calling its "blockchain network". Read more: www.coindesk.com
BBVA completes cross-border instant payments
BBVA completes its first cross-border real-time payments using Ripple's blockchain technology with eyes on B2B payments. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Cambridge publishes first global cryptocurrency study
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has published its first study on digital currencies. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Bank of England teams with Ripple for cross-border payments
The Bank of England’s FinTech accelerator has teamed with Ripple. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Japanese banks complete money transfer pilot using Ripple
Blockchain is moving into production, 47 Japanese banks completed a pilot implementation of Ripple’s technology. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Abu Dhabi Bank partners with Ripple for cross-border payments
Abu Dhabi’s largest bank has begun offering a new cross-border transaction service in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple. Read more: www.coindesk.com
FinTech companies form lobbying group focused on data sharing
A consortium of FinTech companies have formed a new industry group to advocate for allowing consumers to share their financial data. Read more: www.americanbanker.com
Bitstamp adds Ripple currency XRP to trading platform
One of the leading European-based bitcoin exchanges is adding another virtual currency to the bitcoins already traded on its platform. Read more: www.reuters.com
Ripple CEO steps aside
The CEO of blockchain tech startup Ripple has decided to step aside for the firm’s current COO and president. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Banks are facing threats on many fronts
The banks are being threatened by the FinTech industry, while regulators are encouraging the competition. Read more: www.pymnts.com