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FDIC Keeps Up the Pressure on Misleading Representations about Deposit Insurance

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Earlier this month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued cease-and-desist letters to a cryptocurrency exchange and a fintech , demanding that each of these entities immediately stop making false and misleading statements about FDIC coverage of their financial products. Continue Reading

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London Neobank Revolut Debuts Four New Cryptocurrencies

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London challenger bank Revolut has rolled out four new cryptocurrencies — EOS, OMG Network, Tezos and 0x — for users in the Europe Economic Area (EEA), the company said in a blog post on Thursday (Dec. The startup reminded people that cryptocurrencies are not regulated in the U.K. In March, Revolut launched in the U.S.

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Highlights From Federal Bank Regulators’ Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency Assets

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Recognizing that regulated and non-regulated financial institutions seek to engage in cryptocurrency and crypto asset activities, the three largest federal bank regulators, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, recently issued a joint statement on crypto assets.

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance, Adds Chief Legal Officer

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Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). The new feature in Brex Cash allows customers the choice to hold cash savings with FDIC insurance, or invest in Money Market Funds.

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Beyond Bitcoin: Mainstream Acceptance Sparks Push For Everyday Cryptocurrency

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But step beyond bitcoin and enter the world of cryptocurrencies approaching mainstream acceptance. They may have their own cryptocurrency, they may have their own solution, be it healthcare, rewards or rebates, or other opportunities. Bitcoin gets all the headlines. They have some ideas of what they want to do,” Johnson said.

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FDIC orders Unbanked, Inc. to halt false deposit insurance claims

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a cryptocurrency-focused nonbank — for making false claims about FDIC deposit insurance coverage on its crypto-related products Friday. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. issued a cease-and-desist order to Unbanked, Inc. —

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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. According to the FDIC’s press release , “[b]ased upon evidence collected., Part 328, Subpart B.

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