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NY Federal Reserve Evaluates Stablecoin Frameworks

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Over the last 90 days, we have let clients know about the federal banking regulators planned cryptocurrency road map , explained what steps national banks need to take to begin crypto activities , provided thoughts on the possibility of a U.S. Although not stated, FDIC insurance of stablecoin deposits would almost have to be required.

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OCC’s FinTech Charter’s Uncharted Legal Seas

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But Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) coverage — which protects deposits — proved a sticking point this week. 21) that the OCC cannot in fact issue a charter for non-bank enterprises (a segment that included FinTechs) that are not able to get FDIC backing. Can’t get the charter without FDIC coverage.

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New Wealthfront Cash Accounts Bring In $1B Since Feb

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Of course, those more than beat the national average on checking accounts, which is currently at a 0.08 In addition, Wealthfront works with FDIC-insured partner banks — including East West Bank , New York Community Bank and others — to hold customers’ deposits.

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Can Comic Books Boost Compliance And AML Efforts?

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As well, the form has a long history of transmitting national values and providing cultural, political and even economic education — one need only dig deep into the comic scene during World War II to understand that. Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation , or GDPR, which, of course, is having a global impact. One reason?

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Federal banking agencies Issue “Crypto Asset Roadmap” for 2022 guidance; OCC confirms prior interpretive letters on crypto (but adds no-objection requirement)

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In theory, this potential regulatory clarity sounds promising – but of course, the devil is in the details, and the final product will need to judged according to its actual utility. The Joint Statement also notes that the Agencies will evaluate bank capital and liquidity standards for crypto assets for activities involving U.S.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

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Of course, there are numerous other excellent banking podcasts available that are worth a listen. Other podcasts of note to check out.

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ATMIA Weighs In On Cashless Retail Ban Debate

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Amazon, of course, stands out as a marquee name in the move to make the retail experience wholly digital commerce. Some merchants contend that it is in fact expensive to traffic in bills and coins, as there is a need for hardware to be installed and maintained on site — cash registers, of course, and safes and even money-counting machines.

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