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OCC Defines Top Threats To Banks This Season

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The federal banking system is, and should be, a source of strength for the nation and its economy. When it is running well, it powers tremendous growth and economic prosperity for consumers, businesses and communities across the country,” said Keith A. Today, the federal banking system remains healthy,” he continued.

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Bitcoin: 10 Years Of Smoke And Mirrors

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Bitcoin’s processing operation is highly concentrated within a handful of miners in China — which is getting more concentrated now, since the price of bitcoin has crashed and fewer players can afford to keep the lights on (literally, since bitcoin processing requires a massive amount of electricity). It isn’t because it won’t.