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Most consumers haven't developed a "muscle memory" for using mobile wallets, says Julie Pukas, head of U.S. bankcard and merchant services at TD Bank. It will simply take more time — and, more importantly, widespread merchant acceptance — before consumers feel comfortable paying with their phones.

Presidential candidates have called this year for the Federal Reserve to be subject to public audits. Peter Conti-Brown, a Wharton professor and author of "The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve," explains why he only partially agrees.

Ryan Singer, CEO of startup Blockchain Health, explains how blockchain, multisignature and device ID technologies could give consumers greater control over their personal information — in this case, medical data — in the second part of a three-part conversation.Part I: 'Everyone Is Less Secure Over Time'

The ongoing battle between the FBI and Apple over encryption could have consequences not only for iPhone and mobile banking security, but overall software security and the privacy of customer records, according to David Weiss, senior analyst at Aite Group.

Ryan Singer, CEO and cofounder of startup Blockchain Health, discusses the problems with the traditional "shared secrets" method of verifying identities, and the possibilities opened up by mobile computing devices.

Not all energy loans are created equal. For a host of reasons, oilfield services loans are more risky than other types of energy loans, according to Megan Snyder, an analyst with Moody's.