Banking Regulation news and trends

Feds Say Banking Agencies Have Trouble Uncovering Outdated Rules
Legal & Regulation // July 28, 2026

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FDIC and OCC Both Want to Be Stablecoins’ New Boss
Cryptocurrency // May 10, 2026

Washington has decided that stablecoins are too significant, economically and systemically, to remain outside the regulatory perimeter. Now comes the rulemaking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Digital Bank N26 Names CEO and Faces New Sanctions
Banking // December 15, 2025

German digital bank N26 has chosen a chief executive amid new regulatory sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Former OCC Director Michael Hsu Takes a Seat at the Venture Table
Legal & Regulation // December 15, 2025

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Interviews & Exclusives
Former UK Open Banking Head Urges US to Learn Its Playbook

September 17, 2025
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Washington’s Fall Agenda Puts Crypto, Banking Rules in the Crosshairs

August 18, 2025
From “winning the AI race,” to making America the “crypto capital” of the world, the 2025 political sphere has raised a host of implications for business. Get the Full Story...

Thread Bank Responds to FDIC Enforcement Action

July 01, 2024
2024 is fast becoming the summer of consent orders for smaller banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Credit Unions Keep Open Dialogue With Lawmakers in Wake of Banking Turmoil

May 01, 2023
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Quick Reads
FDIC Order Forces Lineage to Rebuild Capital and Earnings

July 31, 2026
Lineage Bank, which was a partner bank for Synapse, the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider that went bankrupt in 2024, has reached a consent order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Feds Say Banking Agencies Have Trouble Uncovering Outdated Rules

July 28, 2026
In 1996, Congress passed legislation requiring banking agencies to address unneeded regulatory burdens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Digital Bank N26 Names CEO and Faces New Sanctions

December 15, 2025
German digital bank N26 has chosen a chief executive amid new regulatory sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fed’s Outstanding Supervisory Findings Fall as Banks Remain ‘Sound and Resilient’

December 02, 2025
The banking system is “sound and resilient,” Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said Tuesday (Dec. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...