Cryptocurrencies

The problems with crypto’s revolving door

10/25/18

Several former policymakers have joined virtual currency firms as directors or advisers, but the trend carries risks for officials and consumers alike if these companies stumble.

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CFPB seeks ‘abuse’ definition; Fidelity offers bitcoin trading

10/16/18

A definition would give lenders a clearer idea of what practices are off limits; the mutual fund giant will provide the service for institutional clients.

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Is Congress really ready to take on crypto?

10/11/18

The Senate Banking Committee's latest hearing offers some clues.

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Bank earnings may have upside; Bernie targets banks

10/04/18

Profits at big banks should be solid if not spectacular; the Vermont senator proposes a hard cap on assets held by the biggest banks.

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Simple's founder launches platform to help crypto app developers sidestep banks

10/03/18

Shamir Karkal said his startup will allow fintechs to develop ACH processing for their companies without having to partner with banks.

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OCC unhappy with Wells; Cryptocurrency price manipulation seen

10/03/18

Otting says the bank is not moving fast enough to repay customers who were unfairly sold auto insurance; lack of regulation lets traders use software to move prices.

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Fed looks at relaxing big bank rules; Wells western retail chief leaves

10/02/18

The central bank is mulling measures to broaden the number of banks receiving reg relief; Lisa Stevens was a top deputy to the former retail chief during the phony accounts scandal.

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Wall Street jobs in jeopardy; Marcus going international

09/27/18

Trading floor layoffs may be ahead as revenue declines; Goldman Sachs to expand its consumer bank to the U.K.,

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Retailers target rewards cards; Deutsche Bank scolded on AML

09/25/18

Large retailers want the right to reject rewards cards at the point of sale to avoid higher swipe fees; Germany's financial regulator appoints an auditor to monitor the Deutsche Bank's progress.

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Danske Bank CEO resigns; Visa, Mastercard offer to settle with retailers

09/19/18

The Danish bank found more than $200 billion of suspicious deals at its Estonian branch; merchants can opt out of the deal as another case on network rules continues.

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