Reinsurance Group of America Invests in Remittance Platform Bitspark
- “We believe Bitspark’s technology could help reduce friction for the millions of people who use remittance."
Hong Kong-based Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term remittance platform Bitspark has announced that it has received funding from RGAx, the innovation accelerator of Reinsurance Group of America, Inc - a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest life reinsurance companies in the world.
The two companies say that they will be collaborating to further their mutual ambitions of providing financial protection to traditionally underserved populations.
George Harrap
Commenting on the investment by RGAx, George Harrap CEO of Bitspark Limited said: “We are excited to be working with excellent partners in RGAx. Their presence, in the U.S., Asia Pacific region, and beyond, gives RGAx the global scope and expertise to accelerate Bitspark to the next level.”
“At RGAx we are actively partnering with our existing clients and new innovators, such as Bitspark, to create business opportunities that improve consumer access to financial services,” said Dennis Barnes, CEO, RGAx. “We believe Bitspark’s technology could help reduce friction for the millions of people who use remittance to support their families and friends abroad.”
Bitspark and RGAx add that they are committed to fostering innovation in the areas of cash remittance Payments Payments One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonl One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonl Read this Term and insurance. The exact terms of the investment, including the amount, are not being disclosed at this time by the two parties.
Bitspark provides cryptocurrency brokerage services to Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) around the world. The company now operates predominantly in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nigeria and Gana, with over 100,000 cash distribution options including banks, convenience stores and mobile money payments.
Hong Kong-based Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term remittance platform Bitspark has announced that it has received funding from RGAx, the innovation accelerator of Reinsurance Group of America, Inc - a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest life reinsurance companies in the world.
The two companies say that they will be collaborating to further their mutual ambitions of providing financial protection to traditionally underserved populations.
George Harrap
Commenting on the investment by RGAx, George Harrap CEO of Bitspark Limited said: “We are excited to be working with excellent partners in RGAx. Their presence, in the U.S., Asia Pacific region, and beyond, gives RGAx the global scope and expertise to accelerate Bitspark to the next level.”
“At RGAx we are actively partnering with our existing clients and new innovators, such as Bitspark, to create business opportunities that improve consumer access to financial services,” said Dennis Barnes, CEO, RGAx. “We believe Bitspark’s technology could help reduce friction for the millions of people who use remittance to support their families and friends abroad.”
Bitspark and RGAx add that they are committed to fostering innovation in the areas of cash remittance Payments Payments One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonl One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonl Read this Term and insurance. The exact terms of the investment, including the amount, are not being disclosed at this time by the two parties.
Bitspark provides cryptocurrency brokerage services to Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) around the world. The company now operates predominantly in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nigeria and Gana, with over 100,000 cash distribution options including banks, convenience stores and mobile money payments.