Regulation

The U.S. government will treat Bitcoin as property for tax purposes, applying rules it uses to govern stocks and barter transactions, the Internal Revenue Service said in its first substantive ruling on the issue.

The Federal Reserve's suggestion that bank assets rise in recessions, though supported by data, paints an incomplete picture. Stress ultimately causes bank assets to decline, but with a considerable time lag.

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is striking an optimistic tone for mortgage finance reform, saying she's hopeful that a Senate Banking Committee plan to overhaul the market could make it to the chamber floor for a vote this year.

Instead of tasking one team with developing new products, give everyone – from senior management to tellers – permission to innovate continuously. Tapping those with firsthand experience of what works and what doesn't on a day-to-day basis can spur big changes.

The agency released new research that suggests it’s likely to restrict the frequency with which consumers can take out payday loans.

Edward DeMarco will step down from the Federal Housing Finance Agency nearly five years after becoming its acting director.

Federal banking regulators issued a proposal that would establish standards for states that register and track appraisal management companies.

With more young adults making large student loan payments instead of saving up for a down payment, combined with car payments and possibly credit card debt, the 43% DTI becomes a very difficult barrier for lenders working within the QM standards.

Yellen rethinks having the Fed vote on enforcement actions, after Warren presses.

As credit union leaders visit D.C., banks unleash a big campaign opposing their federal tax exemption.