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Junta-led Burkina Faso banks on revived gold mines to boost output in 2025

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Burkina Faso plans to increase its industrial gold output by 4% to 55

Why Crypto Payments Are the Next Big Thing in Finance As the financial ecosystem undergoes a digital transformation, crypto payments are taking center stage. What began as a fringe innovation is now becoming a mainstream payment method embraced by global merchants, fintech startups, and even traditional banks. With features like instant settlements, low transaction fees, and borderless access, cryptocurrencies offer a compelling alternative to legacy payment systems. Key drivers behind the rise of crypto payments include growing consumer demand for decentralized finance (DeFi), the expansion of stablecoins, and increasing institutional adoption. Real-world use cases, secure transaction technologies, and evolving regulatory trends are shaping the future of digital currencies. For fintech professionals, investors, and business leaders alike, understanding crypto payments is no longer optional - it's essential. https://thefinrate.com/crypto-payment-is-it-safe-how-is-it-used-and-what-are-the-advantages/

Exploring Neo Banking: Benefits, Features, and Top Platforms Dive into the future of finance with our in-depth guide to Neo Banking! Uncover the transformative benefits like zero-fee accounts, real-time budgeting tools, and instant global transfers. Explore cutting-edge features such as AI-driven insights, crypto integration, and eco-friendly banking options. Get to know the top Neo Banking platforms leading the charge in 2025, empowering users with secure, user-friendly, and tech-savvy solutions. Whether you’re a fintech enthusiast or seeking smarter money management, this guide reveals why Neo Banks are redefining banking. #NeoBanking #DigitalFinance #FinTech #SmartBanking #TheFinRate https://thefinrate.com/what-is-neo-banking-a-2025-industry-deep-dive/

How Payment Processing Works: Step-by-Step Explained Dive into how payment processing works with this detailed step-by-step guide, perfect for businesses and beginners in 2025. Explore the complete transaction journey, from customer payment initiation through secure payment gateways to final merchant account settlement. Understand the critical roles of payment processors, acquiring banks, and issuing banks, while learning about essential security measures like PCI compliance and encryption. Discover tips to optimize your payment system for faster, safer, and more efficient transactions, boosting customer trust and business success. https://thefinrate.com/payment-processing-a-tech-deep-dive/

Payment Processing: A Tech Deep Dive by TheFinRate

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Explore how payment processing works from start to finish. TheFinRate’s deep tech guide covers payment gateways, processors, & APIs.

The Fed just gave U.S. banks the go-ahead to jump into crypto and stablecoins, no permission needed! This flips the script from the 2022 crackdown, making crypto just another day at the bank. Big players might start diving in big time. We might go bullish on bitcoin!

Nigeria Takes a Bold Step into Crypto — But Will It Be Chaos or Innovation? The Central Bank of Nigeria is easing restrictions, now allowing banks to work with SEC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers. Easier money movement could unlock a wave of tech-savvy investors and startups. But with a history of fraud and shaky regulations, risks loom large. Without strict oversight, innovation could quickly spiral into turmoil.

"I told you Drake....'Take all your $ out the bank! Once they banks fail, you can't get your $ back...Sooo..." Malik sucking his red lollipop, "hmmmmm, that's one of the reasons they gotta go to digital currency. They breakin' the news to the whites in stages. " https://youtu.be/5JYknCYbgUI

Newsweek www.newsweek.com US Bank Closures: Map Shows Where Branches Recently ... Jan 23, 2025 — Several major U.S. banks have announced plans to close more than 100 branches between Thanksgiving and January, according to data filed with

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Friday, January 31, 2025 PRESS RELEASES U.S. Department of the Treasury Withdraws from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0003

U.S. Department of the Treasury Withdraws from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Federal Insurance Office (FIO) today notified the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) that it is withdrawing its membership.Withdrawal from NGFS is one part of implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements and Unleashing American Energy. NGFS was organized to help to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from which the United States withdrew. NGFS’s initiatives are inconsistent with this Administration’s priorities to grow the U.S. economy and American jobs, and NGFS’s role diverges from the traditional technical and coordinating roles of other international fora. Important parts of NGFS’s scope, including on monetary policy frameworks, go beyond FIO’s core duties. FIO will continue to engage with state insurance regulators and other stakeholders to promote U.S. interests in international insurance engagements. ###

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Warning: Why Banks Will Seize Everything You Own; https://youtu.be/p2-3pUfp89g?si=9w3X6eVwBtlUFIIy