politics

Bitcoin Jumps on Calls to Integrate Crypto Into US Asset Arsenal
Bitcoin Jumps on Calls to Integrate Crypto Into US Asset Arsenal
July 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The price of bitcoin hit a six-week high Monday (July 29). The alleged reason? Separate comments made over the weekend by presidential candidates Donald Trump...

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Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
July 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s day two of Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference, but many attendees are waiting for day three. The reason? Saturday (July 27), at 2 p.m., is when...

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OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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Trump Running Mate J.D. Vance’s Antitrust Views Divide Business Leaders
Trump Running Mate J.D. Vance’s Antitrust Views Divide Business Leaders
July 16, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

It is an election year — and political uncertainty is top of mind for businesses. With the news Monday (July 15) that presidential candidate Donald...

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Trending: Banking Execs Warn House Financial Services Hearing of Regulatory ‘Ambiguity’
Trending: Banking Execs Warn House Financial Services Hearing of Regulatory ‘Ambiguity’
July 12, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Prudent regulation is needed in helping to define the risks and rewards in emerging partnerships between financial institutions and banks — but current regulatory efforts...

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House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
July 11, 2024  |  Politics

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee reportedly voted Thursday (July 11) to give the Justice Department a transcript of a closed-door hearing about threats posed by TikTok....

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New Era for UK Open Banking As Labour Plans to Boost Adoption
New Era for UK Open Banking As Labour Plans to Boost Adoption
July 05, 2024  |  Banking

Now that the Labour Party’s been ushered into power in the U.K. — in a landslide vote — what’s next for open banking in the...

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Dem Senators to Synapse: Let Customers Access Deposits
Dem Senators to Synapse: Let Customers Access Deposits
July 02, 2024  |  Politics

Four Democratic U.S. Senators have a message for bankrupt FinTech Synapse: Let your customers get access to their deposits. The four senators — Senate Banking...

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CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations
CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations
May 29, 2024  |  CBDC

The technology for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) already exists. And as dozens of countries around the world have proven, in less time than it...

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