The Currency Scene
Why is Everyone Gunning for Cash?
- Written by: Gary Faulkner, Morphis
- Category: Currency
Morphis' Gary Faulkner Explains to ATM Industry Marketers Why Cash Is Still King
“Today we are here to answer that musical question, 'Is Cash Still King?'” said Gary Faulkner, EVP/Chief Marketing Officer for Morphis, Inc., kicking off the first ATMIA International Marketing Forum Webinar.
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.
According to Jewish Law is Bitcoin Considered to be Money?
- Written by: Chabad
- Category: Digital Currency
Recently a Florida Judge ruled that Bitcoin isn't money. This ruling ended up throwing out an anti-money laundering charges against one Michell Espinoza. Whether Bitcoin is considered money or not could have further implications not only in the legal cases but how governments regulate (or try to regulate) this "digital currency". However looking through the lense of history, would Bitcoin been considered "money"?
4 Reasons Why People Would Favor Bitcoin Over Cash
- Written by: The Merkle
- Category: Digital Currency
Some people don’t see the point in using bitcoin, especially not when cash is readily available. While it is true cash transactions allow consumers to remain somewhat anonymous, it isn’t a perfect financial tool by any means There are quite a few reasons why people would use bitcoin rather than cash, although some of these “practices” may be considered controversial.
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.
INFOGRAPHIC: Libra - Cryptocurrency By Facebook In 5 Minutes
- Written by: Mr BTC
- Category: Digital Currency
Libra, Let’s get started: Technology has improved the world around us, it is easy to send text, pictures and documents but why not money. What if we made the money truly global, stable, and secure. What if everyone has invited to the Global economy with access to the same financial opportunities.
How Your Smartwatch Reveals Your ATM PIN Codes
- Written by: INC
- Category: ATM
Hackers who gain control of a smartwatch can record hand motion down to the millimeter and steal PIN numbers when they are entered at ATMs with 80 percent accuracy on the first try, and over 90 percent accuracy after three tries, according to researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and Binghamton University in New York.
