regional banks

China Shutters Nearly 25% of Its Banks Amid Oversight Push

China Shutters Nearly 25% of Its Banks Amid Oversight Push
China Shutters Nearly 25% of Its Banks Amid Oversight Push
October 04, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

China has reportedly closed almost 25% of its banks amid increased oversight of smaller lenders. The world’s second largest economy shuttered a record 670-plus banks...

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Tassat CEO Says Regional Banks Are Focused on the Wrong Stablecoin Problem
Tassat CEO Says Regional Banks Are Focused on the Wrong Stablecoin Problem
July 27, 2026  |  Blockchain

Watch more: Monday Conversation With Tassat’s Glen Sussman Conversations about stablecoins have a way of turning into conversations about technology. Which chain, which standard, whose...

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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. That’s according to a new analysis from investment bank Standard Chartered, cited...

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NBH Bank Acquires Vista Bank for $377 Million
NBH Bank Acquires Vista Bank for $377 Million
January 07, 2026  |  Partnerships

Colorado lender National Bank Holdings (NBH) Corporation has finalized its acquisition of Texas-based Vista Bank. The $377 million deal, announced Wednesday (Jan. 7), is designed...

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Fifth Third Boosts Planned Investment in New Branches to $1.9 Billion
Fifth Third Boosts Planned Investment in New Branches to $1.9 Billion
December 08, 2025  |  Banking

Fifth Third Bancorp reportedly plans to boost its investment in new branches through 2029 to $1.9 billion. That figure is up from the $225 million...

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Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High
Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High
November 02, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

American regulators are greenlighting bank mergers at the quickest pace in more than 30 years. That’s according to a report Sunday (Nov. 2) by the...

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Huntington Acquires Cadence Bank for $7.4 Billion
Huntington Acquires Cadence Bank for $7.4 Billion
October 27, 2025  |  Partnerships

Ohio’s Huntington Bancshares is reportedly acquiring Cadence Bank for $7.4 billion. That’s according to a report Monday (Oct. 27) by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which calls the all-stock deal the...

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Fraud and Bad Loans Spark Regional Bank Worries
Fraud and Bad Loans Spark Regional Bank Worries
October 21, 2025  |  Banking

Investors are reportedly seeking signs of stress within the regional banking sector. That’s according to a report Tuesday (Oct. 21) from Reuters, which notes that these concerns...

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