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Forex News

  • BofA says yen bearishness hits four-year extreme as policy fears mount
  • Yen surges on Japan policy plans, dollar heads for marginal weekly gain
  • Canadian dollar rises to three-week high on jobs data
  • Angola adds yuan to approved reserve currencies for banks
  • Global yields steady after U.S.-Iran clash triggers biggest spike in months

Federal Reserve News

  • Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.
  • Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026
  • Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Small Business Bank and announces termination enforcement actions with BNP Paribas S.A., BNP Paribas USA, Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., and Community Bankshares, 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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In the age of bitcoin and Apple Pay, these businesses are still cash only

Written by: The Globe And Mail
Category: Currency

In some ways, La Tête Dure is a pretty modern business. The Montreal barber shop has a Facebook page and an Instagram account. But, when it comes to payment, things are a little more old school – La Tête Dure (French for the hard head) is cash only.

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With ATM Usage Increasing Banks Are Saying Don’t Count ATMs Out Just Yet

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: ATM

Contrary to some expectations that the latest technology would disrupt the ATM industry, banks in the Charlotte area are growing their ATM user base, so maybe we don't count ATMs out just yet. Local managers point out that their customers continue to choose the ATM because the machines are multi-located, easily accessible and open 24 hours.

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15 Big Players in Banking Technology

Written by: eFinancial Careers
Category: Banking

If you work in banking technology (or have ambitions to do so) these are people you should know. As investment banks increase their tech budgets and hire more and more people into technology functions, these are the men leading thousands of people or heading up new developments in financial technology.

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Understand mobile banking before using it

Written by: ABQ Journal
Category: Mobile Banking

Mobile check deposits are becoming increasingly common, but a few safeguards are needed to keep the practice safe. An Albuquerque woman found this out in an unsettling way.

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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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Forgery Is Still a Problem - New Bank-Note Technology Can Combat

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Currency

With all the dollar counterfeiting going on, it's no wonder that the Secret Service is starting to up their methods of forgery prevention. Introduction of new notes, with re-designed security features, has been their primary defense. As new technologies are developed, these methods are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.

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Do All Banks Need A Mobile App?

Written by: American Banker
Category: Mobile Banking

The new federal guidelines on mobile security held a few surprises, especially for small banks. Perhaps the biggest curveball was the suggestion that mobile may not be a good fit for everyone.

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Bitcoin News

  • Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains
  • Bitcoin’s 14th Difficulty Reset Slashes Mining Pressure by 6.7 Trillion
  • Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch
  • Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000
  • Coinbase Fires Back at Senator Warren Over CLARITY Act Sanctions Warning

Coin Telegraph News

  • Strategy's Saylor needs clarity in BTC pivot message to convince investors: StanChart
  • Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto payments
  • Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity
  • Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposal
  • Here’s what happened in crypto today

Coin Journal News

  • Ethereum approaches $1,800 as bulls test key resistance
  • Bitcoin tops $64K as improving risk sentiment boosts crypto market recovery
  • Solana price prediction: Why analysts see more upside for SOL
  • Kresus launches crypto inheritance service for self-custody wallet users
  • ARB jumps as Robinhood Chain fee-sharing strengthens long-term outlook
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