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Forex News

  • Dollar rises for October as rate hike bets remain elevated, euro and yen slip
  • Why Deutsche Bank says the AI dollar is here
  • U.S. Treasuries surge to wrap October in biggest rally since 2024
  • UBS sees scope for further sterling gains as short positioning creates upside
  • Sterling today: Pound firms as dollar slips on midterm, AI jitters

Federal Reserve News

  • Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia
  • Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
  • Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
  • Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026
  • Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families

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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Five Reasons Why Your Customers Aren't Downloading Your Mobile App

Written by: Flexcutech
Category: Mobile Banking

Location and ATM availability is still perceived as the primary driver for potential members selecting or switching financial institutions. However, mobile and online banking offerings are increasingly more important, especially among millennials.

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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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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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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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What Africa’s Banking Industry Needs to Do to Survive

Written by: HBR
Category: Banking

Across Africa, banking is being redesigned. Technology has emerged as a competitive weapon in driving operational excellence and superior service quality. While the banks compete among themselves, they face existential threats from amalgam of entities, not necessarily possessing bank licenses.

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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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Why Don’t ATM Operators in Japan Want to Give You Money?

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: ATM

After several years of government pressure Japan’s three biggest banks are beginning to connect their ATM machines to the global network of ATM Operators. The banks resistance to globally connected ATMs has frustrated tourists short of yen. However, with the expected tourism boom from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the banks are examining their ATM operations.

Currently, foreign visitors to Japan find that their overseas cards are useable only at few banks such as the Seven Bank and Japan Post Bank.

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Bitcoin News

  • Binance Inside Job Theories Explode Ahead of Monday’s Reserve Reports
  • Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack
  • Australia Casts Doubt on Retail Prediction Markets, Calls Them Bets
  • Blockchain Revenues Plunge 30%, but a New Growth Engine Emerges
  • Binance Hackers Deploy ‘Never-Seen-Before’ Crypto Laundering Tactics

Coin Telegraph News

  • Binance hackers raced to move billions before it could be frozen
  • Tether’s excess reserves nearly double to $8B as Q3 profit hits $1.5B
  • Coinbase leads crypto stock selloff following $6.3B Binance hack
  • Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s quantum threat is becoming an economic problem
  • Recap: How Binance’s record $6.3B hack unfolded

Coin Journal News

  • Bitcoin tests key support as BTC faces fourth weekly loss
  • Kyro launches AI-powered investing platform for retail investors
  • XRP dips below the $1.30 support amid bearish positioning
  • Cancore raises $7.2M round to connect Canton with public-chain liquidity
  • NEAR eyes $5 after Jio perpetuals launch
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