How Blockchain Is Kickstarting the Financial Lives of Refugees

The technology helps unbanked asylum seekers advance because … Ultimately, the company wants to be able to help anyone who can’t access the modern financial system, he says. “Our purpose has always been financial inclusion, and especially to help …Powered...

Banks and technology lead US stocks lower in midday trading

XL Group slid $2.01, or 4.9 percent, to $38.61, while Brighthouse Financial lost $2.52, or 4.4 percent, to $54.97. Goldman Sachs gave up $7.20, or 3.2 percent, to $218.68. TECH SLIDE: Traders also sold off technology shares. Nvidia fell $3.73, or 2.2 …Powered by...

Technology is reshaping the future of banking

Innovative platforms, apps and services are reshaping financial services through a sharing economy model. It’s the same kind of collaboration which is behind the disruption of many industries. Some of the world’s greatest modern consumer tech …Powered by...

Banks, technology companies lead US stocks lower

All told, the financial sector fell 2.2 percent Tuesday, the biggest decliner in the S&P 500. Technology companies also fell sharply. Qualcomm lost $2.02, or 3.9 percent, to $50.03. Nvidia gave up $4.55, or 2.7 percent, to $165.91. Gains in crude prices...