banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking
Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking
February 02, 2026  |  Banking

The merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated closed Monday (Feb. 2), forging an institution with roughly $294 billion in assets and signaling a...

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Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
January 29, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Digital financial services giant Nu received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new national bank in...

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ByBit Expanding Beyond Crypto With Banking Services
ByBit Expanding Beyond Crypto With Banking Services
January 29, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange ByBit reportedly wants to look more like a bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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White House to Host Banking-Crypto Summit to Restart Progress on Crypto Bill
White House to Host Banking-Crypto Summit to Restart Progress on Crypto Bill
January 28, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The White House’s crypto council plans to host a summit for executives from trade groups representing the banking and cryptocurrency industries in an effort to...

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Rewards-to-Savings Trump Accounts Rely on Interchange and Credit Cards
Rewards-to-Savings Trump Accounts Rely on Interchange and Credit Cards
January 28, 2026  |  Banking

Visa, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are among the companies that will support Trump Accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Standard Chartered Says Stablecoins Could Threaten Regional Banks
Standard Chartered Says Stablecoins Could Threaten Regional Banks
January 27, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The rise of stablecoins could pose a grave threat to America’s regional banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
January 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and...

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FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
January 26, 2026  |  Digital-First Banking

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OCC Says Reducing Regulatory Burden Will Help Banks Compete With Private Credit
OCC Says Reducing Regulatory Burden Will Help Banks Compete With Private Credit
January 23, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould reportedly said that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) work to relax leveraged-loan rules for banks will reduce the regulatory...

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