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Remittances

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Western Union CIO: Bitcoin No Solution for Today's Market
Western Union chief information officer John "David" Thompson says bitcoin is innovative but its success on a global scale remains uncertain.
Western Union
By Stan Higgins
Nov 14, 2014 at 11:31 a.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2014
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Inflation
What Real-World Problems Can Bitcoin Actually Solve Right Now?
What bitcoin means as a real-world technology solution probably depends on where users are specifically located.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Sep 21, 2014 at 10:05 a.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2014
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Philippines
The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances
If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?
Sending money
By Luis Buenaventura
Aug 31, 2014 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2014
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Exchanges
BlinkTrade Opens New Bitcoin Markets in Venezuela, West Africa
BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.
caracas
By Tanaya Macheel
Aug 19, 2014 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2014
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Micropayments
Can Bitcoin Deliver on its Promise to the World's Unbanked?
Bitcoin offers financial services for underserved populations, but hurdles still remain before its potential can be realised.
Cellphone
By Jason Tyra
Aug 2, 2014 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2014
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Manila, Philippines
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Philippines
Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers
With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.
Manila, Philippines
By Luis Buenaventura
Aug 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2014
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Tax
The Case for Merging Mexico's Peso With Block Chain Technology
In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.
peso, mexico
By Tanaya Macheel
Jul 26, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2014
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Payments
Hailo CEO: Bitcoin Could Benefit Our Customers and Taxi Drivers
Taxi app Hailo is “actively” looking into allowing its customers to pay with bitcoin, says CEO Jay Bregman.
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By Kadhim Shubber
Jul 22, 2014 at 10:48 a.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2014
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Kenya
Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa
Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Jul 20, 2014 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2014
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Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin's Remittance Promise
Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.
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By Jon Southurst
Jul 9, 2014 at 10:21 a.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2014
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