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Singapore and Canada Central Banks to Use Blockchain for Cross-Border Transactions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) have successfully conducted first digital cross-border payments by using blockchain networks. According to the announcement (May...

| May 07, 2019 03:45

Ripple and Ria Money Transfer to Boost Blockchain-powered Payments

Ria Money Transfer, a Euronet Worldwide subsidiary, has recently joined Ripple’s global network (RippleNet) to empower cross-border payments using blockchain technology. The collaboration aims at...

| May 06, 2019 04:15

Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank Successfully Carried Out Blockchain Cross-border Payments

Thailand-based giant Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has recently confirmed its partnership with state oil company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) for the successful trial cross-border payments...

| May 01, 2019 04:45

Arabia and UAE to Have A Common Cryptocurrency

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB) have announced a joint statement to launch a common digital currency project “Aber”. According to the...

| Feb 01, 2019 04:09

Kuwait Bank Makes Country’s First Blockchain Transaction Using Ripple

Kuwait Finance House (KFH), a major bank in Kuwait, has made Kuwait’s first blockchain transaction using Ripple's xRapid....

| Jan 08, 2019 16:06