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VTB Rolls Out Blockchain Airline Fuel Payments
March 02, 2021

VTB Bank is rolling out a new way for airlines to pay for fuel via blockchain, according to a Monday (March 1) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin Daily: Jack Dorsey, Others Invest $4 Million In MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative For Bitcoin...
February 28, 2021

MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative has launched a new four-year bitcoin software and security effort research and development program, according to a company announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Nevada Gov Sisolak Wants Blockchain-Based Cities
February 28, 2021

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has laid out guidelines for technology companies to develop whole cities based on blockchain, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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‘Crypto Collectibles’ Wave Assigns Big Value To Digital Art, Avatars On The Blockchain
February 26, 2021

Think blockchain is all about cryptocurrencies? Think again. As hyper-ledger technology starts fulfilling its wider uses, one of the first things up is art — or, more precisely, digital art — and the ability to prove ownership of it. Welcome to the cryptic world of...

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Bitcoin Daily: JP Morgan Tests Blockchain Payments From Space; Klarna CEO ‘Worried’ About Bitcoin Promotional...
February 24, 2021

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Ledgermatic, Algorand Work On Corporate Blockchain
February 24, 2021

Ledgermatic, which works on treasury tools to help corporates use digital assets, is working with Algorand as its blockchain protocol partner, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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State Bank Of India Joins Liink, JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network
February 23, 2021

The State Bank of India (SBI) is joining Liink, J.P. Morgan’s peer-to-peer blockchain-based data network, according to a report from The Economic Times. The partnership will help SBI increase the speed of customer transactions, including cross-border payments, and lower the costs. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Crests $57,000; Thailand To Target Crypto Holders In New Tourism Plan
February 21, 2021

Bitcoin has passed another milestone, crossing $57,000 as of Saturday (Feb. 20), according to a CoinDesk report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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J.P. Morgan: Bitcoin Escalation Not Sustainable 
February 19, 2021

The recent price escalations of the digital currency bitcoin make it a shaky long-term investment, J.P. Morgan said in a memo, Reuters reported on Friday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...