The Currency Scene
Using Mobile Banking Apps For Two-Way Customer Communication
- Written by: The Financial Brand
- Category: Mobile Banking
Juniper Research predicts that by 2017, there will be a billion mobile banking customers around the world. 40% of these will still take the time to get on the phone or visit their bank’s physical branches for certain inquiries. And according to research from KPMG, more than half of global banking consumers express a real desire for combined social, personalized and “human” interactions to be integrated into a bank’s online services and mobile apps.
INFOGRAPHIC: Ten Years of the World With Bitcoin (UPDATE!)
- Written by: Bitcoin Play
- Category: Digital Currency
As Bitcoin reaches ten years on The Currency Scene we thought you'd enjoy this fantastic infographic courtesy of our friends over at BitcoinPlay (recently UPDATED!) A big shout out to Josh & Karthik over at WebmastersJury who worked on the project and provided the suggestion and permission to re-publish here. Follow along to learn...
67 Insane Facts About Bitcoin
Microsoft versus Google. Will Android take over the ATM from Windows?
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: ATM
Software that runs the internal operation of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) has seen several waves of adaptation since the first ATMs were introduced more than forty years ago. And now the ATM industry finds itself once again at a crossroads where the next king of the hill of ATM software will be crowned. Will it be another version of Windows? Or will Google Android step in to steal Microsoft's thunder in yet another venue?
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.
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.
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?
Banknotes are symbols, a cashless society would kill them all
- Written by: Ryan Martin
- Category: Currency
Banknotes have taught us the value of money, they are a way to pass on a country’s history, to remind us of our past... and yet their future is very uncertain. Several countries have promised that they will soon be cashless. Banknotes will progressively disappear but the public might be unaware of the aftermath of such a change. Thanks to investigative journalist Ryan Martin for this insightful look at what might be in store in a cashless society.
