Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

New OCC Head May Focus on Digital Assets and New Bank Formation
New OCC Head May Focus on Digital Assets and New Bank Formation
July 11, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

On Thursday (July 10), the United States confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency, becoming the first permanent head of the banking regulator in...

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Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency
Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency
July 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday (July 10) to confirm the nomination of Jonathan Gould to be comptroller of the currency for a five-year term. Get...

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FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
July 07, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

For several FinTechs, in the move to broaden scale and scope to a nationwide level, all roads lead to the Fed. Get the Full Story...

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Ripple Applies for National Banking License
Ripple Applies for National Banking License
July 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Ripple reportedly filed an application for a national banking license Wednesday (July 2) with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Get the...

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Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
July 02, 2025  |  Banking

London-headquartered payments firm Wise reportedly filed an application to create a national trust bank in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OCC Finds Outdated Core Systems Threaten Future of US Regional Banks
OCC Finds Outdated Core Systems Threaten Future of US Regional Banks
July 01, 2025  |  Banking

Across the country, thousands of community and regional banks are facing a seismic challenge: adapt to the demands of a digital-first world or risk obsolescence....

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Tax ID Rule Changes Open Door for AI-Powered Bank Verification
Tax ID Rule Changes Open Door for AI-Powered Bank Verification
June 30, 2025  |  Banking

The digital age demands banks find new ways to ascertain at the point of onboarding that customers, whether enterprise clients or individuals, are who they...

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Lawmakers Zero In on Check Fraud Crisis
Lawmakers Zero In on Check Fraud Crisis
June 17, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Regulators and lawmakers are taking a fresh look at payments fraud, and as a result, federal action may be brought to bear on the growing...

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Banking Groups Ask Treasury to Limit Data Collection After Cybersecurity Incidents
Banking Groups Ask Treasury to Limit Data Collection After Cybersecurity Incidents
June 09, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Four financial industry trade associations said Monday (June 9) that federal agencies should limit their data collection to “only what is necessary” after a series...

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