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FDIC To Help Banks Embrace Tech, Innovation

FDIC To Help Banks Embrace Tech, Innovation
FDIC To Help Banks Embrace Tech, Innovation
October 25, 2018  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is setting up an office of innovation to encourage banks to adopt financial technology changes. FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams...

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CFPB, Payday Lender Cash Express Settle Lawsuit
CFPB, Payday Lender Cash Express Settle Lawsuit
October 25, 2018  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a settlement with payday lender Cash Express, which will pay approximately $32,000 in restitution to consumers, as...

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Bitcoin Daily: Nasdaq Awarded Blockchain Newswire Patent; Blockchain Protocol From MIT Professor Snags $62M
Bitcoin Daily: Nasdaq Awarded Blockchain Newswire Patent; Blockchain Protocol From MIT Professor Snags $62M
October 25, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Nasdaq gained a patent for technology that would use blockchain to release time-sensitive information at the right moment, CoinDesk reported. As it stands, newswire and...

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Grab, Mastercard Bring Prepaid Cards To Southeast Asia
Grab, Mastercard Bring Prepaid Cards To Southeast Asia
October 24, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Grab, the ride-hailing company out of Southeast Asia, and Mastercard, the payment company, announced on Wednesday (Oct. 24) a partnership to issue prepaid cards tailored...

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TD Ameritrade Enables Voice Trading Via Alexa
TD Ameritrade Enables Voice Trading Via Alexa
October 24, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

TD Ameritrade, the Omaha, Nebraska online brokerage, announced Wednesday (Oct. 24) that it has enhanced its Alexa skill, enabling customers to place trades via voice...

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Italy’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple, Samsung Over Software Updates
Italy’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple, Samsung Over Software Updates
October 24, 2018  |  Mobile

The anti-trust watchdog in Italy is gearing up to fine Apple and Samsung, stemming from complaints that the two used software updates to slow down...

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Guardian Mobile Firewall Gearing Up To Launch App That Filters, Blocks Traffic
Guardian Mobile Firewall Gearing Up To Launch App That Filters, Blocks Traffic
October 24, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Guardian Mobile Firewall, the new smart firewall app that is currently in a closed beta test, will be made available soon, filtering and blocking traffic...

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Daimler Partners To Launch Ride-Hailing Service In China
Daimler Partners To Launch Ride-Hailing Service In China
October 24, 2018  |  Partnerships

Daimler Mobility Services and Geely Group Company, Geely Holding Group’s new business entity, announced Wednesday (Oct. 24) the creation of a high-end ride-hailing joint venture...

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