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WASHINGTON–The Federal Open Market Committee has adjourned its meeting here by opting not to push up interest rates. As a result, the federal funds rate remains at 1.50% to 1.75%.

NEW YORK—Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan are ringing alarm bells about the cryptocurrency market, calling for regulation of certain trading and warning about the potential to abet criminal behavior.

CARPINTERIA, Calif.—Debit and prepaid cards issued in the United States by the 50 largest issuers during 2017 generated $1.813 trillion in purchase volume at merchants, up 6.1% compared to the top 50 issuers in 2016, according to a new report.

WASHINGTON–The International Credit Union Regulators’ Network (ICURN) joined with the World Bank, Rabobank and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor to hold a workshop to educate policymakers across the globe on the active role financial cooperatives play in advancing financial inclusion worldwide.