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.

Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter

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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KeyBank Taps $100 Million Increase in Technology Spend
KeyBank Taps $100 Million Increase in Technology Spend
January 23, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Banks are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to cut costs and improve customer service, with savings showing up most clearly in call center operations. Get...

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