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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

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If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. Keeping An Eye On Fraud.

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The Future Of Payments Beyond The Pandemic

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In a roundtable discussion, the last in the “Powering the Digital Shift” series with Karen Webster, six experts in money movement, fraud prevention, banking and financial technology discussed one sure bet: “Digital optional” is no option as we move toward contactless commerce. So, there is a balance that needs to be struck.”.

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Governments Sending Mixed Signals On Blockchain

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It seems governments are a bit more open to distributed ledger technology (DLT), though that doesn’t mean blockchain companies get a free pass with regulators. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) reportedly published a paper last week that discusses the regulation of various financial technologies, including blockchain.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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Financial institutions that relied on mortgage banking fee income as a key earnings component have been left to make big adjustments. As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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The John Lovitz “Yeah My Wife Morgan Fairchild Award” – goes to fellow pathological liar and now former OCC Chief Financial Technology Officer Prashant Bhardwaj. The Bank Regulator Working for Merchants Award! Last time we checked the Fed’s role was to protect and ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions.

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