MoneyGram and Ripple testing bank transfers of the XRP cryptocurrency. Fortune Staff Writer Jeff John Roberts explains why this partnership is so significant.
"Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, it (Ripple) is centrally controlled," explains Roberts. "This is Ripple's moment of truth because people are speculating on XRP." With transaction fees so high for Bitcoin, some investors are seeing Ripple as a good alternative.
"Ripple is at the forefront of blockchain technology and we look forward to piloting xRapid," MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes said Thursday. In the release announcing this partnership, both Ripple and MoneyGram promoted the efficiency and speed of this digital currency.
Digital political ads , while not the primary source for campaigns, are growing in popularity. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo takes a look at how Facebook's political ad policies are being implemented.
Ryan Merkley, Wikimedia Foundation's chief of staff, joined Cheddar to discuss how Wikipedia is combating the spread of misinformation on Election Day.
DoorDash is getting into the growing prescription drug delivery business through a partnership with wholesale giant Sam's Club.
San Francisco has a population of over 883,000 residents, but it only has two cemeteries for the entire city. But neither of them perform active burials. So why are bodies showing up under the city?
WHOOP is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising $100 million in Series E Funding. Will Ahmed, founder and CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss the success of the brand as people become more attentive of their health.
Five technology giants are reporting earnings Thursday, providing the latest indication of whether they are rebounding from an economic slowdown earlier this year.
Overstock.com shares are soaring after the online retailer beat expected earning, bringing in more than $730 million in Q3. Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss how the company is reaching new revenue heights.
Following today's big tech hearing, former Virginia Senator Barbara Comstock, joined Cheddar to discuss the government's role in regulating the industry and why it is bad for business.
MediaAlpha, insurance tech firm, made its debut on the NYSE, with shares soaring at $19. Steve Yi, co-founder and CEO, joined Chedder to discuss taking the company public.
The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google have received a hectoring from Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms. And
