A contentious party-line Senate vote has confirmed permanent leaders for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), crystallizing a new direction for U.S. financial oversight. The appointments of Travis Hill to the FDIC and Michael Selig to the
The centuries-old concept of sovereign money is undergoing its most profound evolution since the invention of paper currency, moving from tangible notes and coins to a purely digital form controlled directly by central banks. This fundamental transformation is not merely a technological upgrade but
The longstanding divide between traditional banking and the decentralized world of cryptocurrency has begun to dissolve with the emergence of a new financial instrument from an established institution. This review aims to evaluate SoFiUSD, a stablecoin launched by a U.S. national bank, to determine
As the line between technology and finance continues to blur, few developments are as consequential as non-financial companies seeking to become banks. PayPal, a titan of digital payments, is the latest to make this move, applying for a special type of charter that has long been a source of intense
A quiet winter evening spent managing finances can suddenly turn into a stressful ordeal for many older adults who discover they are unexpectedly locked out of their online banking accounts. This scenario has become increasingly common, as seniors report a sudden surge in access issues, from being
As the distinction between physical wallets and digital payment apps continues to dissolve, the European Union has made a landmark decision that could fundamentally reshape the continent's financial landscape for generations to come. The EU Council has endorsed a comprehensive blueprint for a
