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Crypto firms are becoming the kinds of trusted third parties bitcoin was created to get around, raising the question of what digital currencies are even for.
May 18
American Banker -
The Mortgage Bankers Association now predicts a Federal Reserve rate hike to arrive in 2027, as housing price growth also slows over the next two years.
May 18 -
In a perfect world, statutory certainty about the treatment of digital assets would be preferable to regulatory guidance. However, banks that put off their crypto plans while waiting for Congress to act risk falling behind their more aggressive competitors.
May 18
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Recent news reports about the struggles of Blue Owl Capital raise real concerns about opaque private credit firms and the risks they may pose to the broader financial markets. The government needs the tools to gather more information.
May 18
Ludwig Advisors -
The company says its mission-driven culture, family-supporting benefits and emphasis on flexibility are key factors.
May 18 -
An analysis of American Banker's 2026 Best Fintechs to Work For finds that workers appreciate flexibility, as well as "meaningful" work.
May 18 -
The 33 companies that made it to this year's Best Fintechs to Work For list are actively preserving remote work options and non-salary benefit packages.
May 18 -
Sens. Ed Markey and Ron Wyden argue that the Small Business Administration neglected to warn small firms of the risks of merchant cash advances and closed off a key "escape route" from the resulting debts.
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