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FDIC Says Updated Guidance Frees Banks to Trade Crypto Without Prior Approval
March 28, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provided new guidance Friday (March 28) saying that FDIC-supervised institutions can engage in crypto-related activities without receiving prior FDIC approval, provided they adequately manage the associated risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: Treasury Department Seeks More Control Over FDIC and OCC
March 24, 2025

The Treasury Department is reportedly drafting recommendations that would streamline other banking regulators and give the department more control over them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bowman’s Past Remarks Signal ‘Tailored’ Bank Supervision Priorities at the Fed
March 24, 2025

To get a sense of where banking regulation may be headed, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s comments and priorities laid out in remarks and speeches offer some insight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Trump Picks Michelle Bowman for Fed Supervision Vice Chair
March 13, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has reportedly been tapped to serve as the central bank’s vice-chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Report: Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Likely Pick for Vice Chair for Bank Supervision
March 11, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is reportedly the front-runner to become the next vice chair for bank supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Senate Bill Would Eliminate Reputational Risk as Measure of Safety and Soundness
March 07, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced a bill that would stop federal banking agencies from using reputational risk as a measure to determine regulated financial institutions’ safety and soundness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Wants Financial Regulators Focused on Risks
March 06, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said Thursday (March 6) that his department will work to see that financial regulators focus on material financial risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Congressional Actions Against CFPB Overdraft, Digital Payments Rules May Spur Financial Services Innovation
March 06, 2025

Wednesday’s (March 5) actions in Congress against two Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules — one governing digital payments providers, the other focused on bank overdraft fees — open up a new front against the embattled agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bank of England Weighs New Capital Thresholds for Smaller Lenders
March 05, 2025

The Bank of England is weighing an increase to its retail deposits leverage ratio threshold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....