Macquarie Bank, one of the largest banks in Australia, will not allow its customers to deposit or withdraw cash or cheques from its office branches starting this month. The move comes as the bank goes cashless, and transitions to digital payments, stating these are “a safe, quick, and more convenient way to bank.” Macquarie Bank […]
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The Nigerian security agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), has reportedly instructed its operatives to arrest the Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele as soon as he is seen in public. The DSS is still seeking to apprehend Emefiele despite losing its bid to have a Nigerian court sanction the arrest. Nigerian Court […]
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Ever since Bitcoin made an entrance and became a household name, experts have been wondering if a transition to an entirely cashless economy is likely. As the rest of our world has become increasingly digitized, it seems ever more likely. For example, NJ Online Casino List has recognized that more and more people are moving towards online casinos as every element of our economy, including gaming, moves to the digital world. However, it is easier for some elements of the economy to make the transition to digital than others. Many people rely on cash, and some countries and cultures are
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Buying bitcoin just got easier for Italians. The country’s mobile bank Hype has announced a partnership with fintech Conio, enabling customers to buy, sell, and securely store BTC from within their banking app. With over a million Italians choosing to bank with Hype, and 60,000 new customers being onboarded each week, the challenger bank’s decision […]
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A new report from Deutsche Bank Research, Digital Currencies: the Ultimate Hard Power Tool, predicts that cash payments will remain for decades, but the emergence of digital payments “will lead to the death of the plastic card.” The report, which is the third installment in a series on payments by the group, points to economies […]
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