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Longevity Lessons From The Oldest US Credit Union

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As credit unions (CUs) face increased competition from traditional banks and new players from the FinTech crowd, many institutions ponder the same question: What can we do to keep our doors open? Mary’s Bank of Manchester, New Hampshire, holds the distinction of being the nation’s first and oldest credit union.

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Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin

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Ever since, bitcoin’s been touted by the FinTech community as one of the most remarkable innovations of our time and a highly disruptive force for how money can be moved between people and institutions on a global basis. Bitcoin is the capital that funds their now highly efficient and highly decentralized cybercriminal enterprises.

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Fintech Fundings: 186 Companies Raised $1.6 Billion in June

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Second quarter closed with a frenzy of fintech fundings with 49 deals announced the last week alone, 10 more than the previous weekly record. Fintech deals by size from 25 June to 1 July, 2016: Paycor. HQ: New York City. HQ: Bedford, New Hampshire. The post Fintech Fundings: 186 Companies Raised $1.6

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