The Web Twitter roundup: bankruptcy threat, top staff leave, Musk's payment system plans Musk takes the first step in turning Twitter into WeChat By Rob Thubron, November 11, 2022, 7:15 AM 87 comments
Tech Culture The Web Is cash still king? Examining physical money in a digital world What's in your wallet? By Shawn Knight, June 13, 2022, 2:34 PM 37 comments
The Web Security Plaid settlement will see $58 million paid to users of American Express, Venmo, Robinhood, and other apps But don't expect a lot of money By Rob Thubron, January 24, 2022, 7:44 AM 7 comments
Electronics Singapore bank rolls out facial recognition for its ATMs Forgot your card? No problem By Rob Thubron, March 18, 2021, 6:45 AM
Google Industry Google has reportedly added a smart debit card to its fintech plans Still no word on when it will put the gears in motion for its personal checking accounts By Cal Jeffrey, April 17, 2020, 3:28 PM
Mobile The Web European fintech Revolut launches digital banking app in the US Venmo has a new competitor in the US By Adrian Potoroaca, March 24, 2020, 12:10 PM
Google Industry Google will offer personal checking accounts starting in 2020 Google wants to be a financial player By Shawn Knight, November 13, 2019, 11:40 AM
Industry Big U.S. banks will automate away 200,000 jobs in the next 10 years Paving the way for the "golden age of banking efficiency" By Adrian Potoroaca, October 4, 2019, 3:21 PM 13 comments
Security Capital One hack exposed 100 million US customers' personal details A former Amazon employee has been arrested By Rob Thubron, July 30, 2019, 5:20 AM
Mobile Digital-only UK bank Monzo is launching in the US The fastest growing UK bank has over 2 million customers By Rob Thubron, June 14, 2019, 8:22 AM
Industry T-Mobile rolls out its 'Money' checking account to all US customers T-Mobile customers can enjoy zero fees and a 4 percent APY By Cohen Coberly, April 19, 2019, 3:21 PM 10 comments
Security Over a decade of mortgage and loan documents have reportedly leaked onto the web Millions of documents may have been exposed By Cohen Coberly, January 24, 2019, 2:38 PM
The Web Facebook is in talks with major US banks to obtain user financial information (updated) Facebook could let you check your account balance via Messenger By Cohen Coberly, August 6, 2018, 12:05 PM 12 comments
Mobile Industry Citigroup will attempt to modernize by offering a new mobile banking app Interest rates? Ignore those. Look at this shiny new app. By Greg Synek, July 9, 2018, 8:20 AM
Industry Mobile Venmo is launching a physical, Mastercard-branded debit card with 'contactless' payment functionality It's not clear when the card will ship out to users, though By Cohen Coberly, June 25, 2018, 12:37 PM
The Web Industry Amazon may begin offering branded checking accounts Amazon looks for additional ways to keep users on their platform By Cohen Coberly, March 5, 2018, 1:03 PM
Tech Culture Software Up to 30% of banking jobs are threatened by artificial intelligence and blockchain Disruptive technologies may result in severe staff cuts for financial groups By Greg Synek, August 2, 2017, 1:15 PM
Security Industry Two banks in Australia have successfully used Blockchain on their commercial property transactions More companies are adopting 'Blockchain as a Service' for their financial transactions By William Gayde, July 10, 2017, 8:00 PM
Industry Banks' real-time Venmo competitor arrives this month Six years in the making, Zelle is finally launching this month By Jose Vilches, June 12, 2017, 2:30 PM
Security A type of fileless malware related to Stuxnet has infected over 100 banks around the world The malware has been found in 40 countries, including 21 cases in the US By Rob Thubron, February 9, 2017, 10:30 AM 7 comments
Security Tesco Bank halts online payments after money was stolen from 20,000 accounts By Jose Vilches, November 7, 2016, 11:15 AM
Security Electronics Periscope ATM skimmers are undetectable from the outside By Shawn Knight, September 14, 2016, 4:30 PM 8 comments
Security Multiple hotel chains hit with payment card-stealing malware By Shawn Knight, August 15, 2016, 12:00 PM 7 comments
Security A well-coordinated ATM hacking spree led to the theft of $12.7 million in under two hours By Shawn Knight, May 23, 2016, 8:15 PM 12 comments
Electronics The Web This video shows how ATMs spit out the right amount of money every time By Shawn Knight, May 3, 2016, 9:21 AM