If You Can't Beat 'Em, Buy 'Em

CapOne bought ING yesterday, for $9 billion in cash and stock.  This moves CapOne up to #5 in deposits in the U.S. from #8.  The...

Merchants Rejoice as Senate Upholds New Debit Card Rules

Courtesy of National Public Radio, 2011 Banks will really need to find other ways of earning fee income now.  The Senate voted Wednesday...

U.N. Classifies Internet Access a Fundamental Human Right

On Friday, the U.N. Human Rights Council released a special report that underscores more than ever how important the Internet has become. ...

Cellphone Safety: Another Perspective

The Announcement On May 31, the International Agency for Research on Cancer  (an agency within the World Health Organization) announced...

Twitter Adoption Strongest Among African-Americans

Who uses Twitter?  Research released today by Pew Internet shows that usage skews towards the young and better-educated.  No news...