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As the idea of central bank digital currencies starts to gain traction, the U.S. in particular needs to pay attention or risk losing a major aspect of its geopolitical power, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Fraudsters are licking their chops at the prospect of businesses and financial services extending remote working because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are some examples of technology available now to help combat money launderers profiting from the pandemic.

A transparent, decentralized ledger will speed up payments while mitigating the inevitable next round of federal mismanagement, says Polyient Labs' Jeff Hinkle.

Getting rid of passwords is easier in concept than practice, with hundreds of initiatives designed to build something more digital, flexible and transportable. But none have taken hold, causing one developer to try an approach that rejects most of the prevailing methods.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are some examples of technology available now to help combat money launderers profiting from the pandemic.

The company, which develops "persona-based intelligence," software counts Visa and American Express among its clients.

Tokenization and buy buttons began, in part, as ways to calm the security concerns of online shoppers who were wary of moving away from plastic. They’re now becoming a way to keep a health and economic crisis from turning into a security problem as in-store checkout quickly gives way to apps and websites.

Cybyer criminals have become more aggressive as employees are working from home. Credit unions should take these steps to ensure they block those efforts.

Fraudsters are attempting to intercept stimulus checks, set up bogus charities and defraud applicants for unemployment benefits. Mike Litt, consumer campaign director of U.S. Public Interest Research Group, discusses what can be done to stop them.