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FDIC issues advisory on deposit insurance and crypto assets

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The FDIC has issued an “Advisory to FDIC-insured institutions Regarding Deposit Insurance and Dealings with Crypto Companies ” to address the agency’s concerns regarding misrepresentations about FDIC deposit insurance by certain crypto companies. The first portion of the advisory addresses risks and concerns.

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Joint Guidance Provided to Banks to Manage Risks Associated With Third-Party Relationships

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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

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A rather small bank, as of the end of its first quarter, the bank reported $139 million in total assets and $130 million in total deposits in its FDIC Call Report. In 2011, Hanes put together a local investment group that purchased the bank from its former holding company, and he became President and CEO of the new bank.

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FDIC issues cease and desist letters alleging false or misleading representations about deposit insurance on crypto-related products

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On August 19, 2022, the FDIC issued cease and desist letters to five crypto companies, alleging they made false and misleading statements about FDIC deposit insurance and demanding immediate corrective action. The five companies are FTX US, Cryptonews.com, CryptoSec.info, SmartAsset.com, and FDICCrypto.com.

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Federal banking agencies issued proposed guidance on risk management for third-party relationships

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The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have released proposed guidance for banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements. partnerships, joint ventures), including technology companies.

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AmEx Faces Fed Inquiry On Business Card Sales Tactics

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FDIC) and the Treasury Department are looking to see if American Express Co. The paper reported that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking into business card sales tactics at the company as well, citing unnamed sources. Officials at the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Federal banking agencies issue guide for community banks on conducting due diligence on fintech companies

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The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Risk management policies, processes, and controls. Legal and regulatory compliance.