financial technology


The Tell: A Record Number Of People Are Gambling On Blockchain — Literally

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Detractors of blockchain technology often label investing in the nascent industry as gambling. Now, ironically, one of t... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Slips To A One-week Nadir Below $3,400

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Bitcoin prices fell on Wednesday, trading below $3,400 to their lowest level since Jan. 29. Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Prices Steady But Cant Breach $3,500 Mark

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Bitcoin prices were trading mostly unchanged on Tuesday, stuck in a tight range below $3,500. Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Is About To Do Something It Has Never Done Before — Hint: Its Not Good

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For those bitcoin enthusiasts hoping to put 2018 behind them, 2019 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start with the b... Read more

Earnings Watch: Mastercard And UPS Say Online Spending Is Strong—but Amazons The Real Test

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Consumer spending is in full focus Thursday, following upbeat indications from United Parcel Service Inc. and Mastercard... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Dips Below $3,400, On Track For 5th Straight Losing Session

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Bitcoin prices head lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session and putting it on track for its fifth c... Read more

The Tell: Not Clear If Bitcoin Can Keep Functioning With Current Design, Says BIS Economist

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Bitcoin, the first and best-known digital currency, has specific limitations that may put its long-term sustainability a... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Prices Steady But A Test Of $3,100 Is On The Cards, Says Analyst

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Cryptocurrency prices are trading mostly unchanged on Wednesday, led by the No.1 digital currency, which is oscillating ... Read more

Key Words: Cryptos Fail Basic Financial Tests, Says Adviser To BOEs Carney

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A senior adviser to the governor of the Bank of England and former strategist at Schroders said cryptocurrencies are not... Read more

Mastercard Cracks Down On Retailers Who Turn Free Trials Into Paid Subscriptions Without Warning

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This sneaky tactic can cost consumers hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars a year. Read more

Square Unveils New Debit Card For Small-business Customers

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Square Inc. on Thursday announced a new debit card for small-business owners, a move that enables the fintech company to... Read more

Cryptos: This Country Leads The World In Crypto Trading — And It Isnt The One You Think

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Financial centers like New York and London might be home to the hustle and bustle of equity and currency trading, but in... Read more

Cryptos: Americans Lost $1.7 Billion Trading Bitcoin In 2018 — And More Than Half Dont Know They Can Claim A Deduction

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Americans who owned bitcoin in 2018 took a shellacking, and according to a survey, a surprising number of them don’t p... Read more

Cryptos: Americans Lost $1.7 Billion Trading Bitcoin In 2018 — And More Than Half Dont Know They Can Claim A Deduction

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Americans who owned bitcoin in 2018 took a shellacking, and according to a survey, a surprising number of them don’t p... Read more