FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is one of two agencies that provide deposit insurance to depositors in U.S. depository institutions, the other being the National Credit Union Administration, which regulates and insures credit unions.

Source: fdic.gov

Senators Warn Regulators on Zelle Fraud Risks
Senators Warn Regulators on Zelle Fraud Risks
March 03, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Five Senate Democrats are sending a warning on Early Warning Services’ Zelle. In a letter addressed to the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the National Credit...

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Federal Reserve Denies Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Application
Federal Reserve Denies Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Application
January 27, 2023  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve Board has denied digital asset bank Custodia Bank’s application. The Fed said in a Friday (Jan. 27) press release that the Wyoming-based digital asset bank’s submitted application...

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Agencies: Banks Must Manage Risk Around Crypto-Assets
Agencies: Banks Must Manage Risk Around Crypto-Assets
January 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Three U.S. agencies said that banks must be wary of the risks of crypto-assets. In a joint statement released Tuesday (Jan. 3), the organizations —...

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Senate Appoints Martin Gruenberg as FDIC Chairman
Senate Appoints Martin Gruenberg as FDIC Chairman
December 20, 2022  |  Personnel

The U.S. Senate has named Martin Gruenberg to his second term as FDIC chairman. According to published reports, the Senate confirmed Gruenberg and named Republicans...

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Senators Ask Regulators About Bank-Crypto Firm Ties
Senators Ask Regulators About Bank-Crypto Firm Ties
December 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Two senators are asking regulators about links between banks and cryptocurrency firms.  In letters sent Wednesday (Dec. 7) to the heads of the Federal Reserve...

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Ex-FDIC Head: People ‘Getting Hurt’ by Lack of Crypto Rules
Ex-FDIC Head: People ‘Getting Hurt’ by Lack of Crypto Rules
November 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The former head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has joined a chorus of voices calling for the regulation of cryptocurrency in the wake...

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US Unbanked Population Shrinks to 4%
US Unbanked Population Shrinks to 4%
October 26, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Even in the face of the economic hardships that came with COVID-19, America’s unbanked dropped to around 4% last year. That’s according to the Federal...

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FDIC Chair: Stablecoins Could Bring Bank Consolidation, Disintermediation
FDIC Chair: Stablecoins Could Bring Bank Consolidation, Disintermediation
October 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins have the potential to “fundamentally alter the landscape of banking,” the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said in a speech on Thursday...

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FDIC Head: Regulators Must Understand Crypto Risks Before Offering Guidance
FDIC Head: Regulators Must Understand Crypto Risks Before Offering Guidance
October 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

United States financial regulators will likely have stronger guidance for banks regarding cryptocurrencies once those agencies have a better handle on the risks. That’s according...

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