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The move is the latest by the Swiss bank following $4.7 billion of losses in the Archegos debacle; bitcoin ETFs move forward, but HSBC bans trading in firm linked to digital currencies.

While U.S. regulators pressure Visa and Mastercard, there's ample choice, particularly when compared to the national debit rails that exist in most of the world, says Intrepid Ventures' Eric Grover.

The agency has suggested it could go beyond enforcing fair-lending laws to urge financial institutions to help narrow the wealth gap. But those very same laws pose obstacles to achieving that goal.

There's often more guidance on what not to do than what to do, says Texture Capital's Richard Johnson.

Thomas Gottstein’s one-year tenure has been marked by multiple costly scandals; the company’s valuation and profitability have jumped as bitcoin’s price has surged, but are those levels sustainable?

User experience and efficiency matter. Consumers aren't going to do something more difficult just for the technology, says Computop's Jed Danbury.

Too many Americans lack a sound grounding in personal financial management, which limits their opportunity to build long-term financial independence.

It's no longer a matter of if, but when, regulators will require banks to document the impact of global warming on their loan portfolios and other operations.

As competition becomes more about countering fintechs than beating other banks, alternative payment methods and broader services will be key, says Icon Solutions' Simon Wilson.

The big Japanese investor is buying $500 million of the mortgage lender’s stock; Revolut will allow each of its 2,000 employees to work abroad for up to two months a year.