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Citigroup casts wide net on blockchain

06/13/17

A recently announced partnership with Nasdaq is one of multiple investments Citi has made in ventures related to distributed ledger technology, its chief financial officer said Tuesday.

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Small banks shying away from tech at their own risk

06/13/17

The Florida Bankers Association recently canceled a fintech conference due to a lack of interest. Such aversion could prove costly for bankers in the future.

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Online lenders eager to team with banks find the feeling isn't mutual

06/13/17

JPMorgan Chase’s partnership with OnDeck Capital was expected to augur a wave of similar agreements between banks and online business lenders. But so far, most banks have avoided joining forces with companies they also view as competitors.

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‘We’re in production’: Bank execs on the state of play for blockchain

06/13/17

While banks are in various stages of development when it comes to distributed ledger technology, the industry is farther along than many would assume, big-bank technology executives say.

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The nonbank apps digital bankers love

06/13/17

Digital banking executives such as B of A's Michelle Moore love apps like those offered by Pottery Barn and Starbucks for their ability to connect the physical and digital worlds.

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Bitcoin is helping the pot business get over its banking problem

06/13/17

Cannabis companies are turning to the world's most popular digital currency in an effort to get rid of all that cash.

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Southside to add heft in east Texas with latest acquisition

06/13/17

The company will pay about $219 million for Diboll State Bancshares.

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Better isn’t good enough in improving global payments system

06/13/17

Payments professionals have done too little to leverage transformational changes in technology to improve the overall client experience.

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Treasury seeks balance; SoFi applies for bank charter

06/13/17

Steven Mnuchin says financial plan strikes the "right balance" between "burdensome" regulation and protecting taxpayers; online lender seeks Utah charter to take FDIC-guaranteed deposits and offer credit cards.

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Lendio to market loan platform to Comcast's small-business clients

06/13/17

The Utah company has similar arrangements with Staples, GoDaddy and LegalZoom.

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