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Forex News

  • Dollar turns lower amid move to risky equities on hopes of continued Iran talks
  • Hungary to adopt euro, Magyar says
  • Sterling today: Pound slips as dollar firms on geopolitical tensions
  • Dollar strengthens as peace talks falter, US blockade of Iran’s ports to begin
  • Dollar jumps after US/Iran peace talks fail

Federal Reserve News

  • Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
  • Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
  • Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026
  • Federal Reserve Board invites public comment on proposal that would allow U.S. banks and credit unions to use intermediaries to transfer funds through the FedNow Service
  • Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of United Bank

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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New Polymer Notes in the Global Currency Supply Chain

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Currency

In March of 2015, Scotland became the latest country to add plastic money to the Currency Supply Chain, to be followed by England’s introduction of the 5 pound note next year. So far more than 24 countries including Canada, Fiji and Mexico have followed the lead of Australia which first put plastic-based currency into circulation in 1988.

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Possible Futures for Forecasting Cash Demand

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Currency

We're reading some interesting things these days--some old and some new--and wanted to share a few tidbits. While new technology might do away with the actual cash itself, forecasting cash demand will always be necessary even if the cash, literally, no longer exists!

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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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Solving the Challenge of Growing ATM Costs: Managed Services or ATM Outsourcing?

Written by: Yonas Marcos
Category: ATM

Despite growth in online shopping and cashless technologies, consumers continue to love cash. According to the 2018 Diary of Payment Choice by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, cash accounts for approximately 34 percent of all payments across age groups, cementing ATMs as a vital touch point between financial institutions and their account holders – especially for younger consumers.

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Identifying limits associated with branch cash management

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Banking

Over the past few years, industry experts have predicted the end of physical branches and that customers would progressively move away from cash transactions. However, in an article that was published in 2012, McKinsley & Co. showed that the share of cash in all American retail payments was still nearly one-third. This has forced financial institutions to re-think their models to better predict the amount of cash they’ll need to accommodate their account holders.

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Over $9 Million Is Stolen Each Year From Banks and Armored Cars!

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: Cash-In-Transit

In November 2013, the Prosperity Bank in El Campo, Texas was robbed. According to the local El Campo Leader-News, three suspects, had been placed on trial – and they have pleaded guilty. Score one for law enforcement. In other news, an armored car, carrying $4 million, was hijacked by robbers. The robbers apprently took the vehicle to a metalworking plant and cut it open to get to the money. This time they got away. Sound more familiar?

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Is Gold Really A Safe Investment?

Written by: The Lowell Sun
Category: Markets & Metals

Gold has long been considered a safe haven for investors who wish to insulate themselves from the whims and fancies of the volatile markets of both stocks and bonds. True? Or just another myth promoted by hype-sters who would just love to sell you... well... some gold! Martin Krikorian breaks down the myth with a practical look at the real value of gold.

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Bitcoin News

  • Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure
  • Bitcoin Shrugs off Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Hit $72,629 Intraday High
  • Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny
  • Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses
  • Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider

Coin Telegraph News

  • Bitmine ramps up Ether buys, pushes holdings toward 5% of total supply
  • Price predictions 4/13: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
  • Kraken won‘t negotiate after extortion attempt with client data
  • Bitcoin's struggle to build long-lasting uptrend remain: Here’s why
  • Dormant Bitcoin wallets are the biggest quantum risk: Here is why

Coin Journal News

  • AAVE price prediction: $100 in focus following the “Aave Will Win” Proposal approval
  • TRUMP price eyes $3.34 as whales accumulate ahead of Mar-a-Lago event
  • Pi Network slides below $0.17 as exchange inflows signal selling pressure
  • Bitcoin holds above $70K support as geopolitical tensions weigh on market sentiment
  • Dogecoin price analysis: profit-taking stalls rally attempts as breakout setup forms
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