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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico border: Understanding the surge in criminal activity

Abrigo

While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

PYMNTS

A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective , for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. Factom , whose website describes the firm as a “blockchain innovations company,” is likely the oldest such company in the region and is five years old this month, according to Harris.

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Which are America's healthiest credit unions?

Abrigo

Whether it is securing funds in a checking or savings account, or investing in a retirement fund, many Americans need a sense of security that comes with an outstanding experience from their financial institution. Credit unions often prioritize providing that security blanket through a positive banking relationship.

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The community banks standing by hospitality customers

Independent Banker

State Bank of Texas, led by president Sushil Patel (center), has a niche working with hospitality customers like Reena and Arun Patel, who own and operate a La Quinta hotel in Dallas. Industry data clearly shows that recovery is underway, although some segments and regions are faring better than others. Photo: R.J.

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Blockchain Co. Invests In Cannabis; Canada, Singapore See Positive Results In Cross-Border DLT Tests

PYMNTS

In other news, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has issued a warning about phone scammers pretending to be Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. Blockchain-based company GrainChain is launching in Mexico.

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Fraudsters Try New Spins On The BEC Scam

PYMNTS

New analysis from Bank Info Security , for instance, revealed that BEC scammers have begun to target corporates’ financial documents from accounts receivable departments to identify unpaid invoices, as well as information regarding Days Sales Outstanding and clients. The losses for one Texas school district totaled to $2.3

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Bankers: Is your strategy the same as your competitor?

Jeff For Banks

It is annual report season, meaning publicly traded financial institutions are finalizing their 2013 numbers and submitting their 10k''s to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To exemplify, here are three Texas bank''s "Business" and "Business Strategy" sections to their most recently filed 10k. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.

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