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The GENIUS Act, passed in July, is the first comprehensive federal framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. On the surface, it promises clarity and an opportunity for community banks to participate in the...more
There’s a very big inconsistency in the Community Reinvestment Act. The current CRA rule was passed in 1995 and requires every FDIC insured bank to meet the credit needs of the communities they serve. All “covered” banks are...more
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending what the administration calls “politicized debanking.” The order directs federal agencies to take sweeping action against financial institutions...more
On January 16, U.S. Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced H.R. 478, the “Promoting New Bank Formation Act,” which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. This bill aims to support the establishment and...more
As banking and technology become more integrated, banks are increasingly partnering with fintechs to expand their customer offerings. The rapid rise of these partnerships has generated questions for both banks and fintechs on...more
On January 23, 2020, the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (the “Office”) hosted its first Capital Call, during which the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation and Director of the...more