“The company, once known for telegrams, is now investigating new types of digital transactions and investing in analytics to help the company adjust pricing for its electronic money transfer services. The company is looking at the use of digital currencies like Bitcoin as well as the role Western Union can play in other online transactions, from Internet telephony to video gaming–a far cry from its current business offerings of money transfer, bill pay and prepaid cards.”
http://mobile.blogs.wsj.com/cio/2013/04/01/western-union-eyes-digital-currency-services/
(Visited 47 times, 1 visits today)
Related posts:
Flight of the RoboBee: Tiny hovering robot creates buzz
15 Major Media Outlets Quote 9-Year-Old's Plastic Straw Research
UN finds Syria war crimes 'on both sides'
Mortgage slowdown forces new layoffs at Wells Fargo
This one fire hydrant costs Toronto drivers $289,620 in parking tickets
Medical research on animals often biased, scientists warn
Crew Demonstrates Technology Aimed To Pinpoint Terrorists At Large Events
Barbados PM: Central bank 'indulgence' a threat to economic stability
Switzerland to sign free trade agreement with China
Rand Paul on CNN speaks against possible Syria strike 8/30/13
Bitcoin's $13.50 To $1,200 Eleven Month Climb---Now Taxes
Deloitte Rep. Warns China, Hong Kong To Sign FATCA Agreement
Plastic bills: Quick! Spend them before they melt
Oil and gas drillers use complex schemes to stiff retired landowners for royalties
Exclusive: Dozens of CIA operatives on the ground during Benghazi attack