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American Express Brings Credit Card Buying to Bitcoin App Abra
Abra users can now buy bitcoin with American Express credit cards, a move that diversifies its available payment options.
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By Michael del Castillo
Jul 25, 2017 at 1:58 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2017
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Is Bitcoin App Abra Finally Ready for Its Big Debut?
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt talks to CoinDesk about the bitcoin payments startup's long-awaited global rollout next month.
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By Jonathan Keane
Jan 21, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 21, 2017
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Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US
After months of small-scale testing in the Philippines, blockchain payments app Abra launched in the US today.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 30, 2016 at 9:59 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2016
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BlockCypher Releases Ethereum API Toolkit for Developers
Bitcoin API startup Blockcypher has expanded its suite of developer tools to include services for Ethereum developers.
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By Michael del Castillo
Jun 8, 2016 at 9:03 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2016
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Global Expansion is Next Act for Bitcoin Cash App Abra
CoinDesk interviews Abra CEO Bill Barhydt on why he believes his startup is poised to be the "WhatsApp for payments".
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By Pete Rizzo
May 5, 2016 at 5:18 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2016
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5 Blockchain Startups Join Plug and Play FinTech Incubator
Bitcoin startup Abra is one of five blockchain startups to be accepted into the latest FinTech incubator run by Plug and Play.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 1, 2016 at 10:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2016
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How American Express is 'Testing the Waters' of Bitcoin and the Blockchain
American Express is using its investment in bitcoin remittance app maker Abra to investigate the technology.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 23, 2015 at 5:19 p.m. UTC
Oct 23, 2015
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Bitcoin Startup Abra Moves to Launch Mobile Remittance App
Abra is gearing up to release its bitcoin-powered remittance app in the next few weeks, pending final approval from the Apple App Store.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2015
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Bitcoin in the Headlines: $45 Million Week Snaps Funding Slump
Major funding rounds dominated the headlines this week, which saw industry startups raise $45m in new venture funding.
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By Pete Rizzo
Sep 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 12, 2015
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Bitcoin-to-Cash App Abra Raises $12 Million Series A
Abra, the startup developing a bitcoin powered remittance app, has raised just over $12 million in new funding.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 10, 2015
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