banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

Mastercard Launches Real-Time Bill Payments Via Banking Apps
Mastercard Launches Real-Time Bill Payments Via Banking Apps
October 10, 2018  |  Mastercard

When it comes to paying bills online, banks have come up short in speed and transparency — and customers can’t always use cards if they...

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Bitcoin Daily: Rising Electric Rates Challenge Bitcoin Mining Profits; Bitwala Plans Blockchain Account With solarisBank
Bitcoin Daily: Rising Electric Rates Challenge Bitcoin Mining Profits; Bitwala Plans Blockchain Account With solarisBank
October 09, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitwala is teaming up with Germany-based solarisBank to roll out a blockchain bank account, CoinDesk reported. While the service is targeted for a November launch,...

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RBS Chief: Lack Of Regulation Allowed Bank’s SMB Mistreatment
RBS Chief: Lack Of Regulation Allowed Bank’s SMB Mistreatment
October 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The Royal Bank of Scotland‘s (RBS’) chief executive is calling on U.K. regulators to introduce stricter small business (SMB) lending regulations, claiming that lax regulatory...

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Tencent Invests $180M In Brazilian FinTech Nubank
Tencent Invests $180M In Brazilian FinTech Nubank
October 09, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

China’s Tencent Holdings paid $180 million for an undisclosed minority stake in Brazilian FinTech Nu Pagamentos SA (known as Nubank). As a result of the...

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EU Probes Regulator Oversight On Danske Money Laundering Scandal
EU Probes Regulator Oversight On Danske Money Laundering Scandal
October 09, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Union’s (EU’s) banking supervisor wants to know more about how Denmark’s financial watchdog supervised Danske Bank, which is being investigated by the U.S....

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Aussie Bank Crackdown Takes Its Toll On ANZ Profits
Aussie Bank Crackdown Takes Its Toll On ANZ Profits
October 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Profits for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) have taken a hit as the nation continues its crackdown on bank misconduct, reports in Reuters...

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The Roil Over B2B Payments Rails
The Roil Over B2B Payments Rails
October 08, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

B2B payments innovators and Warren Buffet have something in common: They are both obsessed with rails. Warren Buffet made rails sexy again when he bought a...

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Bitcoin Daily: Yale Mulls $400M Investment In Crypto; Fortnite Targeted With Bitcoin Wallet Malware
Bitcoin Daily: Yale Mulls $400M Investment In Crypto; Fortnite Targeted With Bitcoin Wallet Malware
October 08, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s second largest financial institution (FI) — along with 13 other banks — has completed the first phase of an interbank blockchain trial....

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Danske Bank Seeks To Calm Investors Amid Inquiry
Danske Bank Seeks To Calm Investors Amid Inquiry
October 07, 2018  |  Banking

Amid a U.S. investigation into money laundering at Danske Bank’s Estonia branch, shares of the bank have reached the lowest level in four years on Friday...

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