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Blockchain – Overhyped or Colossal Potential?

August 21, 2018

Various applications of blockchain technologies have been hyped and praised, and nearly everywhere you look, there is a company or start-up touting the benefits of the tech. Auditing and tax-services firm Deloitte conducted a survey called Breaking Blockchain Open wherein several aspects of blockchain were covered. In their analysis, Ambcrypto.com points out that, while 84% of…

How Will Banks React to the Blockchain?

September 13, 2016

If you’re not altogether comfortable with your grasp of what is being called the blockchain, you are not alone. Fortunately, a new book by William Mougayar called The Business Blockchain: Promise, Practice, And Application Of The Next Internet Technology comes to the rescue. As Banking Exchange’s Steve Cocheo points out in his article about the book, you’ll have to read…

OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing and Fraud – September 2025

September 29, 2025

In case you missed it, over the past month, we have published incredible content on our OrboNation Blog and Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection. Review the latest OrboNation Newsletter online or via PDF download.

Federal Reserve Begins “Technical Research” Into Payment Modernization Technology

September 4, 2025

The Federal Reserve is adopting fintech solutions The private sector has blazed a trail Technologies implemented today lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s success PAYMENTS DIVE reports that the Federal Reserve is making strides towards embracing financial technology (fintech) innovations like tokenization, smart contracts, and especially artificial intelligence (AI) within payment systems. Christopher Waller, a member…

President Trump Announces “U.S. Crypto Reserve” — First Step in Legitimizing Cryptocurrency as a Payment?

March 6, 2025

President Trump Announced “U.S. Crypto Reserve” via his Truth Social platform Ondo Finance unveils “suite of infrastructure products designed to bring capital markets onchain” SWIFT Network adopts Hedera Tech Earlier this week, President Trump made an announcement Via his Truth Social media platform that has sent ripples through the payments industry. It is his intention to…

How Trump’s Administration May Affect Payments Policies

November 21, 2024

The Payments industry is anxious to see changes Trump will bring The CFPB may narrow its scope Will Trump address paper checks? The election of Donald Trump as President will have a significant impact on the payments industry, reports Payments Dive. His administration will have the opportunity to revamp federal government approaches to emerging payments…

Financial Institutions: Strategic IT Investments for Growth

August 15, 2024

FIs must move beyond conservative IT spending and shift investments toward innovative tech with high ROI Open banking APIs and strategic M&A can drive growth by enhancing customer engagement and acquiring new capabilities Adopting advanced technologies like AI, digital twins, and data analytics can optimize operations, improve security, and provide personalized services A new article…

Understanding the Bitcoin Halving: Implications for Investors and Payments

April 18, 2024

One of the hottest topics in the news this week is Bitcoin Halving. The Bitcoin network is built on a foundation of scarcity and decentralization, with Bitcoin halving playing a pivotal role in both. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is not only a scheduled element of the Bitcoin monetary policy but also a…

Securing Mobile Transactions: Proven Strategies to Combat Check Fraud

January 25, 2024

In recent years, increased use of mobile banking has opened new avenues for fraudsters to exploit. The same convenience and speed that has made  mobile check deposits a popular choice for consumers has also made them an attractive target for criminals. One common fraudster tactic is stealing checks from mailboxes and then selling them on…

Fraud/ol/ogy Podcast: Highlighting the Rise in Check Fraud

October 11, 2022

Check fraud is “the oldest fraud in America” Postal carriers are being physically assaulted “Supply and demand” of checks for fraud is elevated these assaults even further Fraud is a major topic throughout the business world. No matter the type — from retail to big tech — fraud remains one of the biggest challenges. This…