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Analysts are split on whether cyber threats have evolved enough for lawmakers to finally grant the National Credit Union Administration third-party vendor oversight.

Several other recent hires may have been an attempt to refute charges it can’t attract top talent; rising rates have helped banks, but a reckoning awaits.

Despite the real-world use cases being found around blockchain and distributed ledger technology, banks are being warned to be cautious about committing to any such projects.

In monitoring the patterns of a North Korean cyberattack organization that has stolen more than $1.1 billion from global financial institutions since 2014, security firm FireEye says these hackers are still at work in targeting a bank's access to the Swift messaging network.

Some mortgage lenders are tapping artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve operational efficiency and enhance the borrower experience, but complexities do exist in implementing the technology.

An emerging VC model seeks to get in on new ideas early, before Series A or initial coin offering, offering coaching, money and other accelerants as close to the point of invention as possible.

Shamir Karkal said his startup will allow fintechs to develop ACH processing for their companies without having to partner with banks.

To personalize products and services, banks are now tracking all sorts of alternative data sources, even the manner in which customers type in mobile banking apps.

Banks and merchants are rapidly deploying chatbots for answering basic account questions, shopping and accessing the internet of things. But new data suggests consumers don’t fully trust chatbots yet with payment account details and personal information. Here’s a look at what consumers think of chatbots and why it matters.

Cryptocurrency platforms need to take precautions as the number of security incidents seems to be increasing, writes Gaurav Banga, founder and CEO of Balbix.