All questions
Are U.S. financial institutions restricted to issuing only stored-value cards?
Jan 1, 2014
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
What is the easiest method for making international money transfers?
Dec 12, 2013
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
Do card networks like Mastercard, Visa, and AmEx provide anonymized transaction data via public APIs?
Dec 12, 2013
Card Networks and Card Issuing
What’s an effective way to build relationships with industry analysts and the investment banking community?
Dec 12, 2013
Careers, Jobs and Working in Finance
Can I open a U.S. bank account if I am about to relocate there for work?
Dec 12, 2013
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
What real, practical advantages does Bitcoin offer over traditional payment methods?
Dec 12, 2013
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
How can I move money instantly from one U.S. bank to another U.S. bank?
Dec 12, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What might happen to Bitcoin if its creator’s identity were definitively revealed?
Dec 10, 2013
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
How can I receive payments from PayPal users if PayPal doesn’t allow incoming transfers in my country?
Dec 7, 2013
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Is it possible to initiate an ACH pull from a PayPal balance the same way you can pull funds from a bank account?
Dec 6, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Is it feasible to arbitrage Bitcoin prices between different exchanges given the large spreads?
Dec 6, 2013
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
Back when Bitcoin was cheap and easy to mine, where could I have learned about it—and where can I learn about the next big thing before it goes mainstream?
Dec 5, 2013
Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses
Why did the Chinese restrictions on Bitcoin cause such a sharp price crash?
Dec 5, 2013
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
Are Bitcoins truly as unstable as the media portrays them?
Dec 5, 2013
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
What determines how long it takes for a Bitcoin transaction to receive confirmations?
Dec 5, 2013
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
Is it too early to predict whether PayPal or Western Union will adopt Bitcoin, and could market liquidity and speculation close the BTC–fiat loop for them?
Dec 5, 2013
Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
Are banks that offer online banking services required to use two-factor authentication?
Dec 2, 2013
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
Why did the U.S. Federal Reserve speak positively about Bitcoin and digital currencies when they might threaten traditional banking?
Dec 2, 2013
Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change
Besides Bitcoin, which digital currency should someone consider buying, and what’s the reasoning?
Dec 2, 2013
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
Would a payments company benefit from maintaining checking accounts at multiple banks?
Dec 2, 2013
Sponsor Banks, FBO Accounts and Banking Access for Fintechs and MSBs
Which traditional banking services can digital currencies like Bitcoin potentially replace?
Dec 2, 2013
Sending and Receiving Money Abroad
Who actually profits from the Bitcoin ecosystem?
Dec 1, 2013
Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets
Why does banking have far stricter regulation compared to other industries?
Nov 12, 2013
Central Banks and Bank Supervision
Online Payments: If a company is exempt from MSB status, could it still need money-transmitter licenses in certain states?
Nov 10, 2013
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
Can a sender choose their own correspondent bank when initiating a SWIFT transfer?
Nov 6, 2013
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
Considering the shifts in the online payments sector, what technology investments should a nonprofit evaluate to benefit from them?
Nov 3, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What technology investments should nonprofits consider given changes in online payments?
Nov 3, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
Did Square ever acquire the Square.com domain?
Nov 1, 2013
Starting and Running a Fintech or Payments Business
Which PayPal alternatives are available for personal payments in the U.S.?
Nov 1, 2013
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What’s the best payment system for international transactions?
Nov 1, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What PayPal alternatives exist for personal peer-to-peer payments in the US?
Nov 1, 2013
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What is the most suitable payment system for handling international transactions?
Nov 1, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What value does the International Payments Framework Association aim to add when SWIFT already handles cross-border payments effectively?
Oct 12, 2013
Payments (General)
Which countries still rely heavily on cash-on-delivery for e-commerce?
Oct 12, 2013
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
Have banks ever been looted or seized during wars or periods of unrest?
Oct 11, 2013
History of Money, Banking and Finance
As an Australian living in Australia, how can I open a U.S. bank account without traveling there, or open any other international account?
Oct 11, 2013
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
Fraud: How do fake check scams typically operate?
Oct 8, 2013
Fraud and Scams
Why do shopkeepers in some countries accept only flawless, untorn U.S. banknotes?
Oct 7, 2013
Payments (General)
What risks or downsides exist when marketplaces like Etsy process payments on behalf of users?
Oct 6, 2013
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
What is the historical origin of the dollar symbol ($)?
Oct 6, 2013
History of Money, Banking and Finance
What risks or downsides come with marketplace platforms (like Etsy) processing payments on behalf of sellers?
Oct 6, 2013
E-Commerce, Marketplace and Platform Payments
What is the origin of the dollar sign ($)?
Oct 6, 2013
History of Money, Banking and Finance
Why pick Authorize.net, Braintree, or Intuit instead of PayPal?
Oct 1, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What precautions should you take when building your first billing and payment system?
Oct 1, 2013
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
Why might a business choose Authorize.net, Braintree, or Intuit instead of PayPal?
Oct 1, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What precautions should be taken when building a billing and payment system for the first time?
Oct 1, 2013
Banking and Payments Technology Stack
What aspects of Gmail do users find most frustrating?
Sep 11, 2013
Payments (General)
Are platforms such as Airbnb and Eventbrite considered Payment Service Providers (PSPs)?
Sep 11, 2013
Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways
What does it cost to implement a CAPTCHA solution on an e-commerce site?
Sep 11, 2013
Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Authentication
What is the most effective way to transfer over $10,000 from the U.S. to Singapore while getting a better exchange rate?
Sep 11, 2013
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers