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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain stability and consumer confidence in the United States banking system by insuring deposits, monitoring the health of financial institutions and managing receiverships.  less -
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With New Action Plan, White House Launches AI "Space Race"—What Banks Should Know

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The White House has issued an AI Action Plan that aims to position the United States as the leader in artificial intelligence ("AI"), as part of a broader pattern of boosting innovation and reducing regulatory burden, with...more

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The GENIUS Act: Transforming U.S. Stablecoin Regulation

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On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act”), establishing the first U.S. statutory federal regulatory framework for payment...more

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Banking Regulators Propose to Ease Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio for Large US Banks

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The proposal aims to free up large bank balance sheets and promote US Treasury market intermediation, which the current regulations may hinder....more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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The CIP Rule Gets an Upgrade: What Banks and Fintechs Need to Know About the New Exemption

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Key Points - On June 27, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) exempted supervised banks and credit...more

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US Banking Regulators Propose Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Reform

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Last week, the US federal banking regulators proposed changes to the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (“eSLR”) requirement for US global systemically important bank holding companies (“US GSIBs”) (the “Proposal”)....more

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Sen. Warren pens letter against removing the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio for banks

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On June 23, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), penned a letter raising concerns over reports that the Fed, the FDIC, and the OCC intended to...more

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Banking Regulators Signal Change in Cryptocurrency Approach

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The current administration has indicated an intention for the U.S. to be a leader in the cryptocurrency industry, as discussed in the recent webcast Bank Regulatory Agency Update Under DOGE: What Every Financial Institution...more

DLA Piper

Bank Regulatory News and Trends - May 2025

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This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

FRB Rescinds Previous Guidance Regarding Crypto Activities in the Banking Sector

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FRB eases crypto restrictions on supervised entities in alignment with the new administration’s support for the digital asset industry....more

Goodwin

Benefits of Operating Through a Bank Charter and Charter Choice Considerations

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This is the first in a series of articles in our "So, You Want to Be a Bank?" series. More than 1,000 new banks were formed in the eight years before the Great Recession began in 2008. In comparison, the past 15 years...more

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FinReg Currents - Week 14

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Each week of the first 100 days of the new Trump administration, we will publish updates on key federal financial services regulatory and related developments. This week, we review the following developments as of Wednesday: ...more

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OCC, FDIC eliminating ‘reputational risk’ from supervision, examinations

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The OCC has removed “reputational risk” from its handbooks and guidance and the FDIC is moving to do the same. ...more

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How Financial Regulation Is Shifting Under Trump

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Hi, thanks so much for joining us. I’m Samantha Kirby, chair of financial services here at Goodwin, and today, we’re going to talk to you about what we’re watching with respect to the bank regulatory agencies and the Consumer...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Dramatic Shifts Point to Foundation for a Comprehensive Digital Asset Framework in the US

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In just a few weeks, the landscape for crypto policy has continued to shift dramatically. The president signed into law the repeal of an IRS rule that would have expanded the definition of “broker” to capture DeFi protocols;...more

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FinReg Currents - Week 12

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Each week of the first 100 days of the new Trump administration, we will publish updates on key federal financial services regulatory and related developments. This week, we review the following developments as of Wednesday: ...more

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New Regulatory Priorities Spring Into Focus, April 2025 - Stablecoin Bills Moving to the Floor of the Senate and the House

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As of Wednesday, stablecoin bills in the House and the Senate have been voted out of committee and moved onto the floor of each house for a full vote....more

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FDIC Rescinds Prior Notification Requirement for Banks' Permissible Crypto Activities

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The FDIC has rescinded an earlier Financial Institution Letter establishing a prior notification requirement for FDIC-supervised institutions that wish to engage in specified crypto-related activities and has clarified that...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Announce Intent to Rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule

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On March 28, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (together, the federal banking agencies) announced their intent to rescind the...more

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FDIC: Banks Can Engage in Crypto-Related Activities Without Prior Notice

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On March 28, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) clarified that FDIC-supervised institutions do not need to provide notice or obtain approval from the FDIC prior to engaging in crypto-related activities....more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – April 2025

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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FinReg Currents - Week 10

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On March 26, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Financial Institutions held a hearing, entitled “A New Era for the CFPB: Balancing Power and Reprioritizing Consumer Protections.”...more

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New Industry-Friendly Crypto Regulations May Be on the Way

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Congress and federal agencies have continued to back more industry-friendly crypto regulations and appear to be looking for paths forward for new legislation. Under new leadership, the agencies have indicated a willingness to...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – February 2025 # 4

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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CFPB, FDIC, and OCC Updates: Firings, Appointments, and Potential Consolidation

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We previously reported on changes to leadership at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the halt of all activities at the CFPB, and the impacts to the financial services industry. The environment continues to...more

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