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HTC’s blockchain-centric smartphone Exodus that made a lot of headlines not too long ago captures a bit of spotlight once more. The consumer electronics giant HTC has recently announced that it had partnered with Opera which will ultimately lead Exodus having a lot more blockchain-related features and support for even more dApps (20 new apps, [...]

The financial services company Western Union is in talks with Californian crypto giant Ripple to integrate XRP into an upcoming program. Western Union, whose main activity is operating cross-border money transfers, has confirmed that it plans to collaborate with Ripple Labs. No reliable information was communicated by the partners regarding the current use of XRP [...]

After a phenomenal 2017, 2018 is the year that cryptocurrencies are starting to be taken even more seriously by multiple governments and institutions despite the non-spectacular nature of the market. According to a press release from August 17th, the Union Bank AG from Liechtenstein is set to issue its own security token and in-house cryptocurrency [...]

Ripple, the famous blockchain-based payments company, has teamed up with Raising Malawi, a praiseworthy non-profit organization run by superstar artist Madonna, to raise funds for vulnerable children across Malawi. The exciting partnership was announced by both parties, on Ripple’s Insights section, and on Madonna’s official website. Over the following month, starting on July 30th, Ripple [...]

British online payments operator Skrill is thrilled to announce it supports fiat-to-crypto services. Skrill, previously known as Moneybookers, has embraced the crypto sector. A company's statement published on July 25 pointed out a new product that will enjoy crypto enthusiasts. From now on, users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies using Skrill services. Availability The Skrill [...]

The adoption rate of cryptocurrency increases with fast steps. Some companies diversify their payment methods just to adapt to market requirements, others have no choice but to do it. Iran's hotels have begun to accept cryptocurrencies as payments after the US authorities have sanctioned the banking system in the country and left many companies without [...]

Not that long ago, cryptocurrencies were deemed unworthy of attention and even laughable by most governments and institutions. Recently, the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs concluded that cryptocurrencies will not pose any threat for the economic power of central banks, as reported by Coindesk. Almost a month later, the European Parliament issued [...]