The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously announced target of $4.5 billion by 2020

As part of the arrangement, it will test the use of Ripple’s cryptocurrency to move funds in a faster and cheaper way

Each of the major operators would install 5,000 masts and antennas and jointly ensure network coverage along 30,000 km

It has previously said that cryptocurrencies were not recognized as a legal medium of exchange

It apologized over the issue of cutting battery replacement costs and said it will change its software

While none can match Bitcoin's $242 billion market capitalisation

Employees are threatened of strict action if ban is violated

Shares fell more than 4 per cent on Friday and were on track for their worst session in more than three months

It stayed off the list from 2012 to 2015, but was included in 2016 and now again in 2017

Consumer demand is surging for the ability to summon music, order food and control lights by voice commands