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Judge sides with bank that said DOJ unfairly linked it to Tulsa massacre

American Banker

American Bank of Oklahoma agreed to a consent order in August to settle allegations from the Department of Justice over redlining. However, the institution strenuously objected to references to the Tulsa Race Massacre in the agreement and asked that the language be stricken.

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Vast Bank to offer ‘crypto banking as a service’

BankInovation

Tulsa, Okla.-based based commercial and retail community bank Vast Bank is offering crypto banking as a service to banks looking to offer crypto services without implementing their own technology. Vast rolled out its crypto banking service in its new app in late August.

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Crypto trading: Opportunity and risk for banks

BankInovation

Visit the website of $785 million Vast Bank and you can't miss it: The primarily commercial bank with a retail community presence based in Tulsa, Okla. now offers a cryptocurrency trading service called Crypto Banking in its mobile app.

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2015 ICBA Community Bankers of the Year

Independent Banker

For the second year, ICBA recognizes the exceptional work of the individual employees of community banks with its. Community Banker of the Year award program. The association accepted nominations online during the month of September, allowing anyone to recommend a community banker for consideration. Regent Bank.

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Energy Woes Continue to Overshadow Results at BOK Financial

American Banker

BOK Financial in Tulsa, Okla., reported lower quarterly profit that reflected a still-elevated loan-loss provision.

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Entering the cannabis banking market

Independent Banker

While the legal status of banking cannabis-related businesses remains fuzzy at the federal level, community banks in some states are finding that, with proper controls, they’re able to enter this niche market and offer banking services to these local businesses. billion-asset Cogent Bank in Orlando, Fla.,

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