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Cryptocurrency Holding Company Integrated Ventures Launches Blockchain Lending Solution

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Cryptocurrency holding company Integrated Ventures wants to disrupt the lending industry with blockchain. 18) of the launch of CryptoFunder, a blockchain platform that provides lenders with a way to store and manage lending information. Other companies have explored blockchain for the corporate lending space too.

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Hive Project Taps Into Cryptocurrency For Invoice Finance

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The Hive Project, a company that uses cryptocurrency and Ethereum blockchain for trade financing , has launched its platform. Our platform will dramatically streamline invoice issuance and settlement processes, optimizing small and medium enterprises’ ability to access liquidity for day-to-day operations and to finance expansion.”.

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Report: PayPal, Crypto Firm BitGo Acquisition Talks Fall Through

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PayPal has dropped its bid to acquire bitcoin wallet purveyor BitGo but remains interested in investing in the cryptocurrency space, Fortune reported. PayPal had just announced that beginning in 2021 it would let customers transact in a number of cryptocurrencies, among them bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.

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Singapore Banks Close Cryptocurrency Firms’ Accounts

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Several banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of an estimated 10 firms specializing in cryptocurrency and payments services.

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Bitcoin Daily: Japan's LINE Debuts Crypto Lending; Hacks, Scams Among Reasons About 74 Crypto Exchanges Shut In 2020

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LINE’s digital exchange operator and blockchain division LVC is rolling out a way for users to loan out digital assets to BITMAX, such as ethereum and bitcoin, CoinDesk reported. Multiple cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, bitcoin, litecoin, XRP and bitcoin cash, can be lent via the offering, the report stated.

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Bitcoin Daily: BoE Economist Cites Benefits Of Digital Assets; Online Gamblers Choose Crypto To Cash Out; One Charged In $2M Crypto Theft

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While recognizing that digital currencies do pose risks, including the possibility of imposing “a macro-economic cost,” Haldane argued that a digital currency could mitigate technological constraints on lending, provide additional payments security, and increase stability. “I Freeman allegedly worked with five co-conspirators.

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Today In Payments: $50B In Crypto Moved Out Of China; Uber Health To Deliver Meds

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In today’s top news, $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency was transferred out of China, and Uber Health and NimbleRx have teamed on prescription delivery. Plus, Amazon has put some hiring on hold for its Alexa operation. Report: $50B in Cryptocurrency Moved Out of China. Report: Amazon Slows Alexa Staff Hiring to Improve Margin.