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[ October 26, 2026 ] FDIC names new COO with experience mostly from law enforcement agencies FDIC
[ October 23, 2026 ] Interest rate risk report exposes some vulnerability for banks over longer term OCC
[ October 22, 2026 ] OCC finalizes rule for crypto under GENIUS Act; more to come on waiver requests OCC
[ October 16, 2026 ] CU stablecoin activity reporting eyed for Q1 2027 call report; comments due Dec. 8 NCUA
[ October 15, 2026 ] Beige Book finds some economic growth – but consumer growth seems driven by higher-income households The Fed

‘Pig butchering’ – scam that preys on virtual currency users – highlighted in agency alert

September 8, 2023 0

‘“Pig butchering,” called a “prominent virtual currency investment scam” by Treasury’s financial crimes enforcement unit, is the target of an alert issued Friday warning of the swindle by the agency. According to the Financial Crimes […]

FinCEN sets $60 million fine against convertible virtual currency exchanger over BSA violations

October 19, 2020 0

A $60 million civil money penalty was assessed against the founder, administrator, and primary operator of Helix and Coin Ninja – convertible virtual currency “mixers” or “tumblers” – by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) […]

FDIC names new COO with experience mostly from law enforcement agencies

October 26, 2026 0

A new chief operating officer (COO) for the federal bank deposit insurance agency has been named, who brings experience largely from law enforcement, the regulator said Monday. Five others were also named to senior positions, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. [...]
Interest rate risk report exposes some vulnerability for banks over longer term

October 23, 2026 0

Economic value of equity (EVE) is more vulnerable to interest rate increases than are other financial indicators, according to the latest interest rate risk statistics report issued Friday by the national bank regulator. According to the quarterly report (for fall [...]