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The dangers of embracing cryptocurrency
Do not invest company assets in crypto, hoping for a big score to keep the lights on in tough times. It's a scam.
How tech companies are responding to the talent gap
Tech companies face a dearth of workforce talent, which has led many organizations to hire through non-traditional approaches that include coding bootcamps, low-code training, and focusing on population areas outside the norm.
Q&A: The digital dollar — how would it work, what would it do?
Any effort to create a digital dollar will involve far more than just technology. Privacy regulations, security protocols, and legal issues pose greater challenges than software and networks. With that in mind, eCurrency CEO Jonathan...
For Gen Z, bank accounts and cash are out, mobile wallets are in
Even as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is saying a digital dollar could become as trusted as cash, surveys of Gen Z and Millennials show they're already well on their way to accepting crypto for purchases and investments. The shift...
Following US moves, UK looks to regulate crypto, create government token
The UK is ramping up its own efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies and create a non-fungible token in order to attempt to take the lead in the emerging decentralized finance marketplace. The move comes as the US appears headed in the...
Lawmakers join growing push to create a 'digital dollar'
Lawmakers have joined the chorus of officials who want the US to create a digital currency that would virtually eliminate funds transfer waiting periods, cut fees and enable those without bank accounts to move money across borders....
Amex GBT: Biz travel isn't dead, and now we need 'Chief Journey Officers'
As business travel continues to tick back up, organizations are beginning to look at internal travel as key to creating and maintaining company culture as well as attracting and retaining top talent, according to a new study.
Apple acquires UK fintech startup Credit Kudos
The open banking startup becomes the latest European fintech company to be acquired by a US company.
How cryptocurrency is being used to funnel money to Ukraine
Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto currencies are being used to funnel money to Ukrainian causes as they are faster, cheaper and, in some ways, more secure than sending cash. So far, more than $63 million has been sent.
The US is 'very far' behind China and others in creating a national digital currency
With President Biden calling for more research on developing a national digital currency — and more regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies — the US is attempting to catch up with the efforts of other nations already piloting their...
Q&A: Your company's been bought — here's how to keep your IT career on track
This year is likely to set a new record for tech mergers and acquisitions, setting up IT career hazards (and opportunities) for workers. Computerworld spoke to a global talent acquisition exec and an IT manager who went through an...
Russia is likely using cryptocurrency to thwart sanctions
US and European nations have called on cryptocurrency exchanges to block the Russian government, oligarchs, and others from using their systems to move money across borders. But it's a difficult task, at best, given that decentralized...
After the SWIFT ban, can Russia find other routes for its money — including crypto?
Russia is exploring a myriad of ways to reroute its currency after the US and European nations imposed financial sanctions on the country for invading Ukraine; the sanctions include a ban from the SWIFT financial messaging network.
Why SWIFT is the nuclear option of Russian financial sanctions
Cutting Russia off from the world's largest financial messaging network is perhaps the strongest sanction yet in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But it could also have massive implications worldwide, impacting the EU and...
5 innovative Belgian fintech companies to watch
Belgium’s fintech superstars are offering innovative new applications using automation, AI, mobile, and cloud-based technologies to provide valuable insights and more efficient transaction systems for businesses.
Bitcoin: Delusions of money
Bitcoin is more broadly accepted than ever, but that doesn't mean it's not still a scam.
6 top fintech jobs in Belgium and what they pay
Belgium’s growing fintech industry is looking for tech talent, from chief architect to front-end developer.
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New Goldman Sachs-AWS data service points to a larger banking trend
Goldman Sachs and AWS have teamed up to launch a financial services data analytics and management service to help businesses seeking to crunch massive pools of data for smarter business insights.
Store your corporate card on an iPhone? Uh-oh
Apple, Google, and especially Visa this month have given us yet another example of how security and convenience are at odds in the mobile world. Convenience seems to have won out.
