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In a notice of proposed rulemaking announced Monday, the Treasury Department said it would extend GENIUS act liability to exchanges, but raises new compliance questions for foreign-issued stablecoins.
Competition for loans and deposits in Texas is mounting as out-of-state banks swoop into the Lone Star State, eager for a piece of the economic pie. Some Texas-headquartered banks are trying to hold their ground by doubling down on full relationships and customer service.
Chime, USAA Bank and Regions led the customer reputation rankings in RepTrak's 2026 survey, in which respondents also placed particular emphasis on whether banks meet customer needs and operate ethically.
Northern Trust, Western Alliance Bank and Synovus led RepTrak's 2026 ranking by non-customers, as direct experience with a firm produced wide gaps between how customers and outsiders viewed some banks.
BNPL lenders may tighten underwriting, a development that could benefit bank-led BNPL.