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House Republicans charge CFPB director broke federal law in effort to fire him; consulting firms total the costs and savings from technology; German chemist finds the secret behind money's aroma.

As payments become "invisible," easier execution will also make transactions more safe and power marketing programs

Justin Newton, founder and CEO of Netki, discusses the barriers to commercialization of bitcoin, how his startup is trying to solve the problem, why private blockchains are useful and why public ones will eventually become more valuable.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could make the Community Reinvestment Act’s spirit relevant in a digital age so long as it builds the right framework for chartered fintech companies.

As expected, Cecere succeeds Davis at regional bank; OneWest is expected to get most of focus at Treasury nominee's confirmation hearing, but First Federal acquisition also raises questions.

The PSD2 rules go into effect in 2018, providing a new opportunity for financial technology companies to compete with banks. But there's also an opportunity for banks.

Host Brett King chats with TheFinanser.Com's Chris Skinner and American Banker's Penny Crosman. Then, Brett reports from the floor of the Computer Electronics Show, where he spoke to Guy Kawasaki, a VC who drives a semi-autonomous Mercedes.

The author responds to critics who say the national movement to move money from big banks to black-owned institutions may not be fueling many loans to minorities and residents of low- to moderate-income communities.

Wells Fargo faces an economic environment that may not be particularly suited for the way the bank is structured. Also: are you brave enough to make bitcoin a part of your retirement portfolio?

The technology revolution requires ISOs and agents to pursue merchant relationships based on a range of services in addition to traditional hardware.