MAR 25, 2008 1:00am ET

South Dakota Changes Its Branching Rules

A South Dakota law that is scheduled to take effect July 1 could pave the way for state-chartered banks to start building more branches.

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

Yes. Facebook Credits threatens to cut off banks from transactions and customer data.

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No. A system the enables users to pay for online games and page upgrades is a harmless niche.

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Maybe. It depends on whether Facebook makes an aggressive move into ecommerce.

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