Banking Regulation

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OCC Halts Fair Access Banking Rule

The rule would have prohibited U.S. banks from denying services based on ideological factors.

By Danny Nelson

Jan 28, 2021 at 5:50 p.m. UTC

Jan 28, 2021

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Require Stablecoin Issuers to Obtain Bank Charters

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Stephen Lynch and Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia have introduced a bill that would require stablecoin issuers to secure bank charters and either obtain FDIC insurance or maintain full reserves to operate in the U.S.

By Nikhilesh De

Dec 2, 2020 at 10:37 p.m. UTC

Dec 2, 2020

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Policy

Coinbase

Coinbase's Ex-Lead Lawyer Sold $4.6M in Stock to Head US Banking Watchdog

Brian Brooks left Coinbase to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last month.

By Paddy Baker

Jun 10, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. UTC

Jun 10, 2020

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Markets

Marijuana

Marijuana-Focused Stablecoin Issuer Added to Arizona Fintech Sandbox

Arizona's fintech program has added a controversial startup using stablecoins to evade federal regulations

By William Foxley

Jul 31, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2019

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China

Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper

A research paper from China's banking regulator suggests the country should let ICOs operate legally under a financial regulatory framework.

By Wolfie Zhao

Jun 28, 2018 at 6:17 a.m. UTC

Jun 28, 2018

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Consensus

Educating Regulators a Priority, Say Blockchain Policy Experts

At Consensus 2016, expert panelists took turns discussing the future regulatory climate for digital currencies like bitcoin.

By Michael del Castillo

May 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2016

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