Elon Musk wants the U.S. Treasury to be on a blockchain. That’s a terrible idea—take it from a big proponent of the technology
Even if security issues are ironed out—a big if—no one blockchain today could handle the sheer volume of Treasury payments.
Treasury inspector general audits payment system security in wake of DOGE access
Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk and his workers have, among other requests, pushed for access to the government’s computer systems.
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Emerging trends in the payment industry and what to expect in 2025
Embedded finance is set to become more integrated into digital platforms, making financial services like lending, insurance, ...
After a strange opening salvo, Trump’s trade wars are just getting started
Trump is setting the stage for a much broader implementation of tariffs, and the opening salvo was a trial balloon before the ...
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Want the Biggest Possible Social Security Benefit? Here’s How to Get It
Social Security retirees can get a check worth up to $5,108 every single month. According to the Social Security ...
Second round of February Social Security payments goes out in 5 days
Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the subsequent waves are sent out in the following weeks.
Here's how long it'll take you to save the average 401(k) balance if you start today
Many don't save during the early years of their career. But it might still be possible to catch up. Here's a look at how long ...
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South Sudan to train 50,000 police for 2026 election security
South Sudan is expected to hold its first-ever General Election in December 2026 since independence in 2011. The elections ...
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Think Social Security Gives You a Raise Every Year? Not So Fast
There are many people who sign up for Social Security in their 60s and end up collecting benefits for 20 years or more. And ...
The India-US TRUST initiative: what is it, and how will it strengthen the critical minerals and pharma supply chains
The TRUST initiative follows India’s induction into the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network in September last year and ...
Cloud-Native Banking: The Key To Scalable And Resilient Financial Systems
Cloud-native banking is a watershed moment that can help future-proof banks to allow them to conquer the issues coming their ...
Retirees in These 9 States Could See Their Social Security Checks Taxed
Unfortunately, retirees living in nine states could find out they don't get to keep all of their Social Security benefits. Their state governments tax Social Security benefits based on their income, ...