Fintech

Visa did not attribute its shutdown to the use of bitcoin, but the incident is a further reminder — as if one was needed — that cryptocurrencies' volatility extends beyond their dramatic pricing swings.

The Association Nationale des Caisses Populaires Haitiennes serves 49 member credit unions in Haiti, with $96 million in assets and more than 763,000 members.

The $590 million-asset credit union has returned $4 million to members over the past 17 years.

With most of the major card brands deciding to no longer require signature authorization on card transactions, merchants want to see more network rules go the way of the dinosaur.

Credit unions and their members are giving back to their communities in a variety of ways.

Dueling blockchain stories — one arguing it was virtually useless, the other saying it could change real estate lending — seized the top spots this week, while readers also focused on tax reform aftermath and a key Senate retirement.

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union has begun thanking home buyers for their business by throwing housewarming parties for them once the process is complete.

Rather than jump right away into lending to car buyers, Access National will start by offering CRE and M&A financing to dealerships.

Auto lending, mortgages and MBLs are on a tear, and more than half the state's population are now credit union members.

This is the third year the Wisconsin-based CU has returned a "Member Loyalty Cash" reward to members, with $600,000 given back since 2015.