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Forex News

  • Dollar heads for worst week since January after U.S.-Iran ceasefire
  • Citi sees Brent crude price supporting USD/JPY above key average
  • Sterling today: Pound steadies near weekly high as US inflation data tests dollar
  • U.S. dollar slips as stable Iran ceasefire hopes spur flight to risk assets
  • Dollar struggles to rebound as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary

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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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.

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What Does a Little Blue Box Have to do With ATM Channel Management?

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: ATM

Do you remember the 1960's infamous little blue box? That plaything of the technically inclined from long ago was a pre-cursor to some of the security challenges faced by the ATM industry today.

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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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Remembering Old Concepts and Examining New Ideas for Armored Cars

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

When someone hears the term, "Armored Car," they usually imagine the big, bulky, square, tank-like trucks that transport money to banks. But what about other types of armored vehicles? The ones used to transport other types of precious cargo -- including important people -- all around the world?

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Thirteen of the Best Payment Solutions for International Business Use

Written by: Let's Talk Payments
Category: Cards & Payments

Since technology has shed the barriers for individuals and businesses to make international transfers, businesses around the world have been unleashed to reach new markets. The same goes for talent – tech-powered accounting solutions and project management tools allow businesses to maintain effective global teams, spread around the world. Moreover, supply chains, international vendors and freelance contractors have never been easier to manage with some of the most talented entrepreneurs developing mass payouts solutions for business use. Let’s look at some interesting examples of mass payments solutions providers:

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Challenges and Growth for ATM Operators

Written by: Matthew S Daye
Category: ATM

ATM’s made their debut in New York in 1960 appealing to gamblers and prostitutes who wanted to avoid tellers, but it took until the end of the 1960’s before people really began to use the technology.

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INFOGRAPHIC: 77 Facts About Cybercrime You Must Know

Written by: Best VPNs
Category: Cards & Payments

As a society, we cherish our right to privacy, maybe more than anything else. Sharing is great, and we all enjoy it, but there is another side to the story -- an unspoken side of all things personal and secret. Our friends at BestVPNs UK and the team at WebmastersJury have created a "must see" infographic that reveals facts about cybercirme - the stealing of our personal secrets - that every one of us should know.

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Bitcoin News

  • China Faces Immediate 50% Tariffs if Caught Arming Iran, Trump Says
  • Aria Token Rebounds From 80% Crash to Hit New All-Time High of $0.95
  • World Liberty Financial Threatens Tron Founder Justin Sun With Lawsuit as Frozen Token Dispute Goes Public
  • Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial’s Actions: ‘This Is the Opposite of Decentralization’
  • Hyperliquid US Oil Perps Skyrocket After JD Vance Fails to Reach Iran Nuclear Deal in Islamabad

Coin Telegraph News

  • Justin Sun calls out WLFI, platform threatens lawsuit in response
  • Strategy's Michael Saylor signals impending Bitcoin purchase
  • Bitcoin miners face a tougher road to the 2028 halving
  • Here’s what happened in crypto today
  • Banks, corporates in Europe ‘actively selecting partners’ for stablecoin push

Coin Journal News

  • Dogecoin price analysis: profit-taking stalls rally attempts as breakout setup forms
  • Avalanche price outlook as AVAX spot ETFs extend zero net inflows streak
  • Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial assets
  • Toncoin jumps near $1.30 as whale buying fuels breakout hopes
  • XRP stalls below $1.38 as weak momentum keeps breakout at bay
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