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Forex News

  • Japan’s recent yen interventions may be largest since 2022, BofA says
  • Dollar on defensive as markets hope for best on Middle East
  • Asia FX holds gains amid Iran deal hopes; Aussie trade data underwhelms
  • Dollar slips amid U.S.-Iran peace hopes ; yen strengthens on intervention rumors
  • Mexico’s peso set to weaken against South Africa’s rand

Federal Reserve News

  • Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios
  • Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
  • Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.
  • Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru
  • Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio

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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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin

Written by: Coindesk
Category: Digital Currency

After the price surges of bitocin back in 2017 bitcoin is on everyone's mind! Are you surprised by how much your bitcoin may be worth even today? Don't let that surprise turn to dismay by losing it. Now is the perfect time to take a few basic precautions to keep your cryptocurrency secure.

Here are 8 do-it-yourself tips to help you improve your security:

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Top 4 Things Most People Don’t Know About Bitcoin

Written by: The Merkle
Category: Digital Currency

Ever since the inception of Bitcoin, there have been several misconceptions related to this popular cryptocurrency. Seven years later, and quite a few of these misconceptions are still present today. There are some very basic things that very few people seem to know about Bitcoin, even though they are all vital pieces of information.

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Why Lawmakers are Protecting Cash Usage

Written by: Samir Kadi
Category: Currency

Efforts to ban cashless retail are gaining momentum across the nation. Earlier this year, Philadelphia became the first major city to ban cashless retail stores in an effort to protect consumer access to the marketplace. New Jersey, San Francisco, Massachusetts, and other cities and states quickly followed suit. In total there are 11 bills currently approved or making their way through the legislative process.

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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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Taiwan Heist Highlights ATM Weaknesses

Written by: Bankinfo Security
Category: ATM

The theft of $2.2 million from dozens of ATMs in Taiwan, executed using malicious software, defies a years-long effort by banks and software vendors to strengthen the security controls of ATM fleets.

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That Tax Free Bitcoin Economy You’ve Dreamt About Can’t Exist

Written by: Crypto Coins News
Category: Digital Currency

The IRS asked Coinbase to produce records for users over a wide time period: two years. Members of the Bitcoin Community have expressed outrage over this. In fact, even Coinbase, whose CEO Brian Armstrong oft takes a pro-regulation stance, has rebuffed the move.

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Millenials are Embracing the Idea of Branchless Banking

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Banking

When it comes to new ideas in currency, banking and ATMs, the concept of branchless banking seems to be growing in popularity. According to a survey performed by Accenture, consumers in the U.S. and Canada are now more likely to consider branchless banking or non-traditional providers. What's more, millenials, are more likely to consider branchless banking than other segments of the population. What does this mean for the future of banking, and what can financial institutions do to survive the trend?

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Bitcoin News

  • Quantmap Co-Founder Warns Single-Platform Influencers Could Be Hiding Botted Fans
  • Hut 8 Surges 30% After Landing Second AI Data Center Lease Worth $9.8 Billion
  • Toncoin Jumps 32% in 24 Hours as Pavel Durov Pushes Telegram Deeper Into TON
  • Polymarket Odds Hit 20% for the US Government to Confirm Alien Life in 2026
  • Ondo Finance Clears First XRP Ledger Treasury Redemption Into Singapore Bank

Coin Telegraph News

  • TrustedVolumes hit by $6.7M exploit as 1inch denies breach
  • BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE
  • Luffa unveils major brand upgrade: Repositioned as AI × Web3 Super Connector
  • Bithumb enters Vietnam crypto license race with SSI Digital deal
  • Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One

Coin Journal News

  • Cardano price forecast: what does surge to $0.27 mean for ADA?
  • Zcash price jumps 36% to $600 resistance; bulls eye cycle high
  • HYPE eyes breakout toward $50 as Open Interest and TVL surge
  • BCH targets breakout above $500 as bullish derivatives sentiment surges
  • Bitcoin price crosses $81K, but derivatives and network activity remain low: check forecast
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