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Forex News

  • What is a "rate check" in foreign exchange?
  • Why did the Japanese yen collapse in 2026?
  • US Treasury intervenes to support yen through purchases - FT
  • Exclusive-Bessent’s ’to do’ list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
  • Dollar falls over 1% for July as U.S. data, Fed paint a muddy picture on inflation

Federal Reserve News

  • Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank's lending decisions
  • Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank
  • Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

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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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.

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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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Is The Mobile Banking Revolution Favoring In-Store Branches?

Written by: American Banker
Category: Mobile Banking

After giving a recent speech to a large banker group, I was approached by two area branch managers. They wanted to share that, while they currently run physically distinct brick-and-mortar branches, those roles do not fully reflect their experience.

They explained that, like me, they were alumni of in-store bank branches, and they appreciated my comments during the speech about having "in-store banking DNA" in my system.

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What Happens To Your Bitcoin After You Die?

Written by: Investopedia
Category: Digital Currency

Bequeathing assets in the form of inheritance is a long standing wish for many individuals, whether it is to their children or grandchildren, to a university, or to a charity. When it comes to bank accounts, investments, or property, there are established rules, laws and protocols that are followed such as the use of wills, life insurance, trusts, and probate. How does one, then, transfer ownership of Bitcoin to their heirs?

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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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Do You Have a Generic Banking Brand? Or a Niche Focus?

Written by: Kevin Tynan, The Financial Brand
Category: Banking

Community-based institutions must serve a specific niche in order to survive. Do you know what your unique position is in the market? Or do you have a generic brand? A marketing plan is just not enough.

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The Big Debate Over Opening Bank Accounts Online

Written by: Deposit Accounts
Category: Banking

Online banking continues to grow, but that’s not to say there aren’t obstacles keeping it from exploding. The banking industry is ramping up the noise about changing rules that make it difficult to open accounts remotely, and Congress has the topic on its agenda.

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Bitcoin News

  • Coinkite Faces Class Action Threat as Bitcoin Wallet Bug Costs Users Over 1,300 BTC
  • BTC Plunge Triggers Altcoin Sell-off as ADA Bucks the Trend
  • Iran Rejects Trump Deal as Hormuz Tensions Grip Markets Again
  • Coinkite Under Fire for Retaining Customer Emails After $88M Coldcard Hack
  • Stablecoin Supply Sheds $15 Billion in Biggest Drop Since Terra

Coin Telegraph News

  • Here’s what happened in crypto today
  • Strategy leaves preferred STRC dividend at 12% as price still below par
  • BNB Chain pursues legal action after ex-employee’s memecoin launch
  • Trump Media sells another 2,628 BTC, holdings fall to 4,261 BTC
  • Coldcard hack sparks biggest sub-1 BTC move since FTX: CryptoQuant

Coin Journal News

  • Bybit adds simulator, unlocks VIP crypto yields for all in Dual Asset upgrade
  • Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as Bitmine buys 9,946 ETH
  • Pump.fun price climbs as BOOST buybacks absorb vesting supply
  • BitMEX sued for engineering customer liquidations to seize traders’ Bitcoin collateral
  • Ethena price prediction: can ENA hold $0.085 after $26.4M whale wallet transfer?
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