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Bitcoin Daily: Bill Proposes National Oversight For Crypto Exchanges; Russia Seeks Criminal Penalty For Not Reporting Crypto

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24), could put digital currency exchanges under one national structure, CoinDesk reported. Representative Michael Conaway of Texas, who is the House Committee on Agriculture’s ranking member, put forward the legislation. Every entity in the nation would need to disclose yearly digital currency income if it is above $1,300.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. We must also keep our focus on protecting the 2017 tax cuts and, as always, monitoring and confronting credit union overreach. By Molly Bennett.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

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FinCEN announces $8 Million BSA Enforcement Action: The Resurrection of AML Penalties

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Whether that is the case or not, the reprieve is now over. On December 16, 2021, FinCEN announced an $8 million civil money penalty against CommunityBank of Texas (CBOT) for willful Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations and failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. CommunityBank of Texas' citations.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Chuck Snyder, chief executive of National Cooperative Bank (NCB). regulated financial institutions! Bank Merger of the Year.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

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Heavy-handed regulators. The Gonzo team understands the value of well-designed regulations and standards, and we too despise the “gotcha” behavior of Wells Fargo and other players who institutionalize manipulating the consumer. Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Ax) – Power Trip. This year brought us: Mergers out the yin-yang.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

The case in question— Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The act expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin Disparate-impact proponents, which include the U.S. Despite this, the court ruled that disparate-impact claims are valid.