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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, right, was peppered with questions about how the Fed would deal with Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Facebook cryptocurrency stirs worry and support in both parties

By Jim Saksa
Posted July 11, 2019 at 10:04am
Two congressional committees are preparing for hearings on Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra.(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hearings on Facebook’s Libra could dim cryptocurrencies’ sheen

By Dean DeChiaro
Posted July 9, 2019 at 6:00am
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: A visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin on October 24, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Bitcoin mining energy costs raise concern, prompt little action

By Steven Harras
Posted June 25, 2019 at 7:30am
Disagreements over common terms and jargon are dominating the world of fintech. (Lidiia Moor/iStock)

A conversation with the European fintech regulator — Steven Maijoor

By Chris Brummer
Posted June 25, 2019 at 4:46am
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The Facebook coin: What it means for fintech and society

By Meredith Roaten
Posted June 24, 2019 at 4:16am
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The financial technology trade wars

By Chris Brummer
Posted June 24, 2019 at 4:04am
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Exploring the wild, wild west of cryptocurrency exchanges

By Chris Brummer
Posted June 23, 2019 at 8:30am
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What’s in your crypto wallet? And how to keep it safe

By Chris Brummer
Posted June 23, 2019 at 7:02am
U.S. consumers spent $64 billion through mobile wallet apps or dedicated apps from a retailer last year. (Courtesy iStock)

Mobile payments up but pace of growth slows

By Caitlin Reilly
Posted June 18, 2019 at 8:30am
A new report says regulators of the world’s leading economies need to watch how they oversee cryptoassets and be wary of gaps that could undermine investor protections and anti-money laundering efforts. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images file photo)

Global regulators divide on fintech impact on financial system

By Steven Harras
Posted June 11, 2019 at 6:30am