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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

FDIC Proposal to Raise Regulatory Thresholds: What It Means for Banks, the Economy and Regulation

In a move poised to reshape the regulatory landscape for U.S. banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has signaled support for raising asset thresholds that determine the intensity of regulatory...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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The GENIUS Act: A Comprehensive Guide to US Stablecoin Regulation

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Today marks a historic milestone in U.S. digital asset policy. The President signed the GENIUS Act into law following its bipartisan passage by 308-122 in the House on July 17 and 68-30 in the Senate on June 17. The GENIUS...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

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

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Banking Agencies Propose Long-Sought Changes to Capital Rules for the Largest U.S. Banks

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The Federal Reserve, alongside the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), released their highly anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to overhaul the Enhanced...more

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US Banking Regulators Propose Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Reform

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Prudential regulators issue RFI on payments fraud

On June 13, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC jointly issued an RFI seeking public input on ways to address rising payments fraud, with a particular emphasis on check fraud. The request for information seeks stakeholder feedback...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC rescinds its bank merger policies in favor of previous one

On May 20, the FDIC announced its intent to rescind the 2024 Statement of Policy and reinstate its prior Bank Merger Statement of Policy. This decision reflected the FDIC’s assessment that the 2024 Statement of Policy added...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

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Senate committee seeks information on DOGE’s impact at FDIC

On April 24, four members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs sent a letter to the FDIC requesting information regarding DOGE’s involvement at the FDIC. The senators are seeking information...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

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

Goodwin

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

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House Democrats urge FDIC to maintain independence amidst merger concerns

On March 28, several members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill, expressing concern over reports of diminishing independence in the FDIC under his leadership. The...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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

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

Troutman Pepper Locke

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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A Crypto-Friendly Pivot in Bank Supervision: Three Practical Action Items for Innovators

A federal banking agency, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has smoothed the way for national banks and federal savings associations to engage in crypto-related activities with the issuance of Interpretive...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Reintroduction of Bill To Speed Up BHCA and HOLA Applications

The Trump Administration has made clear that it intends to lessen the barriers to bank merger and acquisition activity. As we previously noted, the FDIC has moved to lower some of the impediments to mergers under its 2024...more

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FDIC Withdraws Four Biden-Era Proposed Rules

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On March 3, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the withdrawal of three proposed rules intended to reshape oversight and regulatory obligations related to brokered deposits, corporate governance...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

McKernan receives committee vote of approval before Senate confirmation

On March 6, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced Jonathan McKernan’s nomination to serve as director of the CFPB in a 13-11 vote along party lines, with all Democrats opposing. As previously covered by InfoBytes, the...more

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FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal

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James Stevens, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Financial Services Industry Group, was quoted in the March 5, 2025 Banking Dive article, “FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal.”...more

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