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Zuckerberg Tells Congress That Libra Fills A Global Payments Void
Facebook // October 23, 2019

It may be a bit ironic that the halls of Congress are known, colloquially, as the Hill. It’s an upward climb, after all, for Facebook — specifically for Libra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Former Fed Nominee Moore Announces New Stablecoin
Cryptocurrency // October 21, 2019

Economist Stephen Moore, who recently lost out on a bid to join the board of the Federal Reserve, is looking to launch his own cryptocurrency product, Fortune reported on Monday (Oct. 21). Moore and other entrepreneurs are seeking to start a digital stablecoin — Frax...

SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist
Security & Fraud // April 11, 2019

Three years after fraudsters made off with $101 million from a Bangladesh bank, cyber threats have evolved, according to a new report by SWIFT.  The bad guys wait quietly for weeks and months and then strike. They're also trying to sneak under the radar with...

Number Of $100 Bills In Use Has Doubled Since 2008
Security & Fraud // February 28, 2019

New data shows the number of U.S. $100 bills in circulation has doubled since 2008, with more than 12 billion of them around the world. According to CNBC, the latest data from the Federal Reserve shows $100 bills have now passed $1 bills in circulation....

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SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist

April 11, 2019
Three years after fraudsters made off with $101 million from a Bangladesh bank, cyber threats have evolved, according to a new report by SWIFT.  The bad guys wait quietly for weeks and months and then strike. They're also trying to sneak under the radar with lower-value transactions, according to the findings

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Citigroup Strategists Say AI Boom Supports Strength of US Dollar

December 02, 2025
Citigroup strategists reportedly said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and the resiliency of global trade have reversed the weakness in the U.S. dollar that was seen during the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Former Fed Nominee Moore Announces New Stablecoin

October 21, 2019
Economist Stephen Moore, who recently lost out on a bid to join the board of the Federal Reserve, is looking to launch his own cryptocurrency product, Fortune reported on Monday...

Number Of $100 Bills In Use Has Doubled Since 2008

February 28, 2019
New data shows the number of U.S. $100 bills in circulation has doubled since 2008, with more than 12 billion of them around the world. According to CNBC, the latest...

X-Border eCommerce Payments Now Come In Yuan

January 14, 2019
The New York branch of Bank of China will allow Chinese firms to get payment in yuan from eCommerce sales derived from their U.S. platforms, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story...