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Forex News

  • South African rand gains 0.7% as dollar weakens on US data
  • BofA cuts euro forecasts, sees stronger dollar in second half on hawkish Fed
  • Dollar reverses course, turns lower as inflation data mostly matches expectations
  • Sterling today: Pound takes a breather as risk sentiment steadies
  • Japan likely to hold off on fresh yen intervention until USD/JPY nears 160

Federal Reserve News

  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
  • Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Jiko Group, Inc.
  • Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test confirms that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession and able to continue to lend to households and businesses
  • Federal Reserve notes with deep sadness the passing of Alan Greenspan
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.

WSJ Markets News

27 January 2025

  • Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
  • Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
  • DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
  • Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
  • Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
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About to be skimmed? Take a closer look at that ATM

Written by: Chicago Tribune
Category: ATM

As a computer security researcher, Steve Manzuik says he's "a little more paranoid" than the average person when it comes to his credit and debit cards. He's familiar enough with ATM skimmers — devices that mimic an ATM's card reader to swipe card data — to say he could probably make one, if he desired.

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Singapore's journey to cashless and cardless transactions

Written by: Channel News Asia
Category: Cards & Payments

As we move towards transacting without cash and cards, what are the implications for tech-enabled disruptors, as well as incumbents with a vested interest - like banks and card issuers?

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Six Hottest Banking Trends for 2017

Written by: Bank Innovation
Category: Banking

Change is imminent in banking, and as we begin the new year the only debate seems to be what is going to be driving that change. Over the course of 2017, what is going to transform banking the most? Well, we have some ideas.

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How Merchants Can Boost Business with a Cash Discount Program

Written by: Samir Kadi
Category: Cards & Payments

Today there are a multitude of ways to pay – cash, check, credit card, debit card, mobile and online, which is convenient for the younger, tech-savvy generations. However, integrating complex payment technology that requires an overhaul of existing hardware and software can challenge a business owner’s ability to keep their business viable.

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Incredible Growth of Fintech

Written by: 16 Best
Category: Banking

As a truly modern trend, Fintech stretches out to all major aspects of life. Get to know the most fascinating numbers and facts about one of the most booming industries of our days in the infographic that follows. Thanks to our friends at 16BEST and another big shout out to Josh Wardini and his team at WebmastersJury for putting together this incredible infographic.

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Smartphone Payments Are India's Best Spark for Modern Banking

Written by: Payments Source
Category: Cards & Payments

In many emerging markets, daily financial transactions—buying groceries, paying a utility bill, cashing a paycheck or billing a customer—are notoriously difficult. Banking institutions are few and far between, and large swaths of the population have little or no access to them.

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Don't Get Caught with Your Pants Down

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Cash-In-Transit

In Oregon not too long ago we again hear the typical story about the risks of secure transport. It was reportedd that two cases of money were stolen from an armored car in Northeast Portland. The money was on its way to an ATM machine.

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Bitcoin News

  • Crypto Traders Push Altcoin Market Below $900B Twice in 24 Hours as Panic Deepens
  • Former Fidelity Executive Says South Korean Index’s 10% Crash Pulled BTC Below $60,000
  • Bitcoin Crashes to $58,035, Wiping $40 Billion From Crypto Ecosystem in 24 Hours
  • 70,000 US Law Enforcement Professionals Call for Changes to CLARITY Act
  • QUBIC Labs Announces Boston Blockchain Week 2026, Set for Sept. 8-10 in Quincy

Coin Telegraph News

  • XRP risks drop below $1, but onchain data highlights silver lining
  • 21shares trims 2026 crypto forecasts despite institutional adoption gains
  • Kraken, Maple launch onchain warehouse facility for crypto-backed institutional loans
  • South Korean authorities fine Bithumb $136K over sharing user information overseas
  • Bitcoin drops to $58K on high US PCE inflation as trader sees 'manipulation'

Coin Journal News

  • GoMining mines first Stratum V2 Bitcoin block using DMND pool
  • CertiK joins XDC Network to secure trade finance and RWA tokenization
  • World expands AgentKit to connect human verified AI agents to World ID
  • KuCoin Pay expands crypto payments across Bangladesh, Mexico, Zambia
  • XRP struggles below key resistance amid geopolitical tensions
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