The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has recently made a landmark decision to remove its reputational risk criteria from the evaluation of bank supervision. This criterion, argued by many in the cryptocurrency industry to be a subjective standard, had previously facilitated the
March 26, 2025Financial institutions today face a formidable challenge: constantly evolving regulations that create a landscape of uncertainty and complexity. Changes within the regulatory bodies, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), exemplify the dynamic nature of the industry. Despite these
March 25, 2025On Monday, the Indian Parliament is set for crucial deliberations on financial and banking reforms. The Lok Sabha, the lower house, will focus on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is scheduled to present The Finance Bill, a pivotal document for finalizing the central government's
March 24, 2025Australia is on the verge of a significant shift in its approach to crypto regulation. The federal government is set to introduce new guidelines that will bring digital asset exchanges and fintech firms under a governance framework similar to traditional financial service providers, including
March 21, 2025The recent issuance of Interpretive Letter 1183 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has introduced a pivotal change in the regulatory framework governing national banks and their engagement with cryptocurrency activities. This letter represents a significant shift in federal bank
March 20, 2025The rising tide of economic crime and its enablers has ignited calls for tighter regulatory measures. Among the loudest voices is Baroness Margaret Hodge, the UK's anti-corruption champion, advocating for a new criminal offense targeting lawyers who facilitate such crimes. At an event at the
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