Tagged: fdic

July 22, 2026 @ 11:10 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) entered a dark period during the tenure of former Chairman Gary Gensler. Ambitious and smart, Gensler sought to appease his political allies to earn a higher position in the Biden/Harris administration by pursuing radical policy goals, ignoring the SEC’s… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal agencies are moving forward with rules that would require stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities in a manner closely aligned with longstanding requirements for traditional banks. The joint proposal, released on June 18, 2026, implements key provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain technology provider ConsenSys has recently submitted a detailed formal comment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding its proposed rulemaking to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This submission addresses requirements for FDIC-supervised permitted payment stablecoin… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has now approved a notice of proposed rulemaking that may implement certain requirements as well as applicable standards under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The suggested rule may help… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant step toward regulatory clarity in the evolving digital asset space, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) jointly released new guidance and feedback on key issues. The document addresses… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

Erebor Bank’s deposit insurance application has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Erebor received approval for a bank charter in October, the first de novo national bank charter issued under the current administration. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the bank… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

The GENIUS Act, signed into law last July, legalized payment stablecoins as issued by regulated financial services firms. This includes traditional banks, with many poised to move into the new form of value transfer and payments. Yesterday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a… Read More

October 30, 2025 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Travis Hill has been given the nod to lead the Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a key financial regulator. He is currently the acting Chairman of the agency. The nomination was forwarded to the Senate at the end of last month. Hill took over… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development for the digital banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance that embraces the use of pre-filled customer data for Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, marking a shift in regulatory policy. This change, reportedly influenced by advocacy… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a pivotal joint statement outlining operational guidance for banks engaging in cryptocurrency custody services. This development marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into… Read More

May 3, 2025 @ 9:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where fintech companies promise innovative ways to save and grow wealth, the story of Yotta, a fintech platform that lured savers with the chance to win cash prizes, has raised serious questions about the reliability of FDIC insurance in the digital banking… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced plans to eliminate approximately 1,250 positions across most of its departments. This, according to an internal email that was reportedly sent to staff recently and obtained by American Banker. This significant reduction is part of the second phase… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech, crypto and web3 industry is grappling with a whirlwind of developments, from high-profile pardons to regulatory shifts and geopolitical issues. At the center is President Donald Trump’s recent pardon of BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, alongside former employee Gregory… Read More

February 6, 2025 @ 3:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week, Congress is busy holding hearings on Debanking and other nefarious actions taken by federal regulators targeting the digital asset sector during the Biden Administration. Crypto firms have struggled in the US to gain regulatory clarity from the government, which sought to undermine crypto… Read More

January 26, 2025 @ 6:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, announced the launch of its automated sweep feature using the IntraFi Cash Service. The capability will enable Cross River’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) clients to access millions in aggregate FDIC insurance coverage “across network banks… Read More

January 17, 2025 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Senator Cynthia Lummis has sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) telling the regulator not to destroy any information concerning the agency’s attempt to undermine digital asset innovation. It has been widely reported that the FDIC used its power and influence to… Read More

January 17, 2025 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) telling them to modify rules designed to address custodial deposits. The letter was sent in response to proposed rulemaking on the accounts. The FTA says it supports the FDIC’s… Read More

November 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has taken to X to air his grievance with the ongoing US Federal Government attempting to impede the development of digital asset firms. Commenting on their FOIA [Freedom of Information Act] request, Grewal says that the FDIC… Read More

October 17, 2024 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN),  has pointed out that at first, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had reportedly stated that it could potentially avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) since documents they’re owed are considered to be… Read More

October 16, 2024 @ 7:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair, Vice Chairman of Partners Capital and former CENTRE Consortium CEO David Puth, and Ripple Executive Chair Chris Larsen have reportedly joined the RLUSD Advisory Board. Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, announced its exchange partners and… Read More