American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments

Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.

Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.  

Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards

The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases

Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.

Mastercard Eyes Cryptocurrency Refunds in New Patent Application

A new patent application from Mastercard suggests the company is exploring ways to build refund-capable services for cryptocurrency users.

Blockchain Credit Card Trial Puts New Twist on Retail Payments

Cupcakes on the blockchain? Not quite, but a new blockchain trial showcased how the tech could play a role in consumer payments.

Credit Card Giant MasterCard Releases ‘Experimental’ Blockchain APIs

MasterCard has quietly developed and released a set of blockchain APIs.

Bitwage Now Lets Employers Pay Workers With Debit and Credit Cards

Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has added support for credit and debit card payments.

Sequoia Fund Says Blockchain Could Cut MasterCard Earnings

The operators of Sequoia Fund have predicted the rise of blockchain technology could put a damper on earnings at MasterCard.