stablecoin
The GENIUS Act Is Rewiring How Banks Handle Stablecoin Compliance
As regulators move to implement the GENIUS Act, banks and crypto-native firms are overhauling back-office compliance systems to meet new stablecoin rules.…
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cryptocurrency
OFAC Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee, Exposing Southeast Asia's Crypto Fraud Underworld
US Treasury's OFAC designated Xinbi Guarantee as a transnational criminal organization on September 9, 2026, targeting a key hub in Southeast Asia's illicit crypto economy.…
regulation
Better Markets Sues Fed and Bowman Over Alleged Corrupt Capital-Rules Process
Advocacy group Better Markets has sued the Federal Reserve and Governor Michelle Bowman, alleging the Fed's supervision chief coached bank CEOs to skew public comment in favor of capital proposals.…
regulation
UK and US Regulators Convene at Senior Level Over CCP Resolution Risk
Senior officials from five UK and US financial authorities met in Washington to address central counterparty resolution frameworks, signalling deepening transatlantic regulatory coordination.…
compliance
A $13 Million DOJ Case Exposes B2B's Blind Spot in Business Verification
A $13 million federal case lays bare a critical flaw in B2B compliance: verifying a business exists at onboarding is no longer enough.…
banking
Banks Shun Cannabis Clients as GAO Flags Regulatory Uncertainty
A wide-ranging GAO report finds banks continue to avoid cannabis businesses, citing perceived risk and an unresolved federal-state regulatory divide.…
regulation
US Regulators Unite on Third-Party Risk Rules for Banks and Credit Unions
Four federal financial regulators have jointly proposed new third-party risk management guidance, opening a public comment period for banks, credit unions, and community institutions.…
regulation
OCC Moves to Lighten Third-Party Risk Rules for Community Banks
The OCC has proposed tailoring third-party risk management rules for community banks, aiming to cut compliance burden while boosting transparency from core service providers.…
bitcoin
Blockstream Draws Hard Line After $47M Liquid Network Hack, Refuses Ransom Demand
Blockstream refuses to negotiate a ransom for 598.5 BTC stolen from its Liquid Network, threatening law enforcement action if funds are not returned.…
artificial-intelligence
BIS Chief Sounds Alarm on AI Investment Bubble at Mumbai Fintech Summit
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warned at Global Fintech Fest 2026 that disappointing AI returns risk turning the capital spending boom into a bust.…
neobank
Nu Crosses the Rio Grande: Latin America's Neobank Giant Lands in the US
Nu, Latin America's dominant neobank with 140 million+ customers, has launched US retail banking and a multi-currency account product, marking its first push beyond the region.…
tokenization
Nasdaq Ventures Backs Kraken Parent Payward With $100M in Tokenized Equity Push
Nasdaq Ventures has committed $100M to Kraken parent Payward, deepening a partnership centered on tokenized stocks and 24/7 market infrastructure.…