The Currency Scene
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.
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"?
What distinguishes a cash-in-transit robber from other crooks
- Written by: Business Day Live
- Category: Cash-In-Transit
Dr Hennie Lochner‚ who interviewed 21 people doing time for cash-in-transit robberies, as part of his doctoral studies had some interesting findings. The study which took place in South Africa can provide some important insights for armored carrier and secure transport operators around the world.
Revenue and Costs of Running a Bitcoin ATM
- Written by: Coin ATM Radar
- Category: Digital Currency
In a recently completed study, our friends at Coin ATM Radar (http://www.coinatmradar.com) have laid out in great detail concepts that both new and experienced operators will encounter when operating a Bitcoin ATM. The Bitcoin ATM industry is growing fast. If you are considering taking the plunge into this challenging but nonetheless potentially lucrative field, check out what the experts advise on the topics of fees, operating costs, profitability, legal hurdles and more.
Mobile Phones Promise to Bring Banking to the World’s Poorest
- Written by: HBR
- Category: Mobile Banking
Roughly 2.5 billion people around the globe living on less than $2 per day are about to benefit from the power of banking brought to them on mobile phones.
Three Reasons Why Bitcoin is Popular with Online Gaming and Gambling Communities
- Written by: The Merkle
- Category: Digital Currency
Bitcoin is one of the world’s most popular crypto-currencies, and there is still a lot of interest and optimism in developing the virtual currency further despite the number of challenges it has faced recently.
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf predicts demise of user names and passwords
- Written by: Biz Journals
- Category: Banking
It's been a long time since a big bank CEO discussing the state of his industry sparked spontaneous applause. But that's what happened when Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO John Stumpf talked technology to those attending the Bay Area Council's 2016 Economic Outlook Conference in San Francisco May 17.
