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Visa will settle transactions in USD Coin via the Ethereum blockchain

CTOvision

Visa Inc (NYSE:V) will start allowing the cryptocurrency USD Coin to be used for payment settlements on its network. It’s the latest sign that mainstream financial companies are starting to accept digital currencies. According to CNBC, Visa launched the pilot program with Crypto.com, a payment and crypto platform.

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Rules targeting financial criminals will require new filings for startups and small businesses

GeekWire

Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The data will reside in a confidential database kept by Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN. Insignia of the U.S. Law enforcement will have access to the information in the pursuit of criminals.

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FFIEC Updates Its Cybersecurity Guidelines For Financial Institutions

ForAllSecure

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making.

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Senkyu: MTN Uganda’s new way to say ‘thank you’ loyalty program

TM Forum

Rebuilt and expanded customer loyalty program, called Senkyu, to acknowledge customers and drive innovative ways to redeem points, including integration with digital payments, which improves financial inclusivity in Uganda. MTN Senkyu is a unique loyalty program in Uganda and goes beyond typical telco reward schemes.

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What CIO certificate programs can do for your career

CIO Business Intelligence

If you’ve been recently promoted into the CIO role, or hope to be at some point, a CIO management-certificate program can help you learn how to think strategically, approach the job systematically and broadly, and communicate effectively with other executives in the C-suite. No replacement for hands-on experience.

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Tech Moves: Karat hires VP for Brilliant Black Minds program; PSL adds biz leads

GeekWire

— Karat , a Seattle-based startup that helps companies conduct technical interviews, hired Crystal Moore as its new vice president of Brilliant Black Minds , a program that aims to double the number of Black engineers in tech over the next ten years. (Karat Photo). As a result, just 5% of all software engineers in the U.S.

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TCS gives Blackhawk Network an edge with Microsoft Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Blackhawk Network is shaping the future of global branded payments — from QR code payment solutions and retail gift card programs to tailored incentives and reward programs. Cloud Computing, Financial Services Industry, IT Leadership

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