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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

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Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Jeremy Allaire , CEO of financial technology firm Circle , told PYMNTS that digital currencies are ready to transition from speculation to become more broadly adopted in everyday commerce. . Keeping An Eye On Fraud.

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Congress Presses Fed On Real-Time Payments Plan

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House Committee on Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing Thursday (Sept. That means supporting access to the system for financial institutions of all sizes along with other licensed financial service providers, as well as prioritizing fraud mitigation and security to keep costs low.

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From ACH To IoT: Looking Back On A Year Of Trackers

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With Phase 2 of the faster payments transition looming, what other technologies could hold promise in the space? In the January issue of the tracker, PYMNTS spoke with Dr. David Evans about the “Kim Kardashian of financial technology” — blockchain — and what to expect from other faster payments technologies.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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million (that’s right million) of financial donations and support to the community in 2025. Lifetime Achievement Award (Bank) Cambridge Savings CEO Wayne Patenaude looks to end a long and successful career at one of Massachusetts’ 10 largest banks. Oh, and along the way, OnPoint will provide an amazing $2.5

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