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Smarter bank payments—part 2: FinTech hubs, blockchain and cryptocurrencies

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Following my previous blog about Big Data Analytics and Cyber-Security, this second post in my series on payments highlights banks and FinTech hubs as well as blockchain and cryptocurrencies that continue as important priorities for banks. Banks & FinTech Hubs Strong growth. Read more.

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Experts: US House Examines Legislative Actions To Combat Cybercriminals

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But Kellerman and other security experts advocated at the hearing for legislative measures, such as modernizing anti-money laundering (AML) and forfeiture rules and moving the Secret Service to the Treasury Department, to help combat the threat.

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Big data analytics and cybersecurity take center-stage in payments systems

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Sibos 2015 in Singapore brought them into sharp focus – specifically: Big Data Analytics, Cyber-security, Bank & FinTech Hubs, Cryptocurrencies/Blockchain Technology, Trade Finance and APIs. Some big themes dominate Payments today, and each is likely to endure for many years. Read more.

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Smarter bank payments—part 3: Real-Time Payments and APIs

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Along with Big Data analytics, cyber security, FinTech Hubs, blockchain & cryptocurrencies, real-time payments and APIs were key themes and at Sibos 2015. They are perhaps the hottest topics of all in payments at the moment. Real-Time Payments Currently, just. Read more.

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Data: How secure are cryptocurrency wallets?

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In this nascent stage, what is protecting cryptocurrency buyers and sellers? As both the volume and value of digital currencies increase, so will inevitable attempts to commit fraud and theft.

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Bitcoin Daily: Singapore’s MAS Looks To Expand Regulation Of Digital Token Services

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed new regulations on cryptocurrency that will include those engaging in overseas activity, in an expansion on rules for the sector, according to a press release.

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Bitcoin Daily: Mark Cuban Prefers A ‘Pet Rock’ To Bitcoin, UK Warns PC Users Of ‘Cryptojacking’

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The owner of the account, who has remained anonymous, apparently prefers bitcoin’s rival cryptocurrency – bitcoin cash – that split from bitcoin. The report said that a large number of most institutional investors are opening short positions on the cryptocurrency. Cuban told Kitco that he sees “gold and bitcoin as being the same thing.”

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