The Currency Scene
Security Risks of NFC
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Mobile Banking
Near Field Communication (NFC) a wireless technology for transmitting information, promises to make our lives easier. Reminds us of the nine words you should always fear whenever you hear them: "We're from the government, and we're here to help."
The Future of Banking: High-Tech Smart ATMs with Software for ATM Operators
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: ATM
Smart ATMs with high-tech software for ATM operators are becoming more popular than traditional tellers. Many bank branches are updating their look and technology to save money in the long run. The idea is to cut costs and compete for higher margin business such as home loans.
3 Major Countries that Boost Global Cryptocurrency Adoption
- Written by: Mary Callahan
- Category: Digital Currency
The single biggest hurdle a cryptocurrency is seeking to overcome is to penetrate into the real-world markets. Almost any cryptocurrency aims to become a sound form of money that is used for everyday purchases by ordinary folk. This is known as becoming a mainstream currency. This is a very tall order and even the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has a mammoth journey ahead of it in becoming a currency that is used the world over on a daily basis.
Top 3 Bitcoin Taxation Calculation Tools
- Written by: The Merkle
- Category: Digital Currency
The bitcoin taxation season is almost upon us, which highlights a very important problem. Most people are unaware of how they should incorporate bitcoin into their tax assessment. Thankfully, there are quite a few tools available which will help users take care of these problems with relative ease. It is important to keep in mind very few countries require bitcoin users to take cryptocurrency earnings into account right now.
Millenials are Embracing the Idea of Branchless Banking
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Banking
When it comes to new ideas in currency, banking and ATMs, the concept of branchless banking seems to be growing in popularity. According to a survey performed by Accenture, consumers in the U.S. and Canada are now more likely to consider branchless banking or non-traditional providers. What's more, millenials, are more likely to consider branchless banking than other segments of the population. What does this mean for the future of banking, and what can financial institutions do to survive the trend?
Why Bitcoin Will Beat Mobile Payment To Its Game In Africa
- Written by: Coin Telegraph
- Category: Digital Currency
Indications are rife that Bitcoin use will grow in parts of Africa in the coming years in the mobile payment market which Statistics says is expected to grow to 101.34 million users in 2016.
Where do bankers' children bank?
- Written by: Banking Exchange
- Category: Banking
Much has been written about millennials and the way they bank, but what of those with a banker in the family? Does having an insider’s view change the way this select set of millennials bank? What we found after talking to several bankers with adult millennial children (and some with slightly older Gen X kids) is that the answer, in short, is “No.”
