Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said in a report released Friday that Signature's rapid, unrestrained growth and inadequate risk management practices outpaced supervisors' ratings and responses, even though the issues were known to the agency.
April 28 -
Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., said the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee will hold a joint hearing on crypto next month.
April 27 -
The Federal Reserve's final rule severely restricting the ability of state member banks to engage in crypto-related activities was released without a legally required period of notice and comment.
April 26 -
A House Financial Services Committee aide said that the bill is meant to restart discussions with Democratic lawmakers and the White House over how to regulate stablecoins.
April 24 -
Financial institutions and their trade groups fear a loss of funding for loans if customers migrate in large numbers to a central bank digital currency, according to comments to the Federal Reserve about a possible digital dollar. Industry officials are also worried about heightened cybersecurity and money laundering risks.
April 21 -
The Federal Reserve governor addressed misconceptions about the forthcoming instant payment system after delivering remarks on financial innovation.
April 20 -
A House hearing showcased a bipartisan consensus on the need to regulate stablecoins, but the parties disagree down to the definitions, making the legislation's future uncertain.
April 19 -
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler emphasized the connection between the cryptocurrency market and the recent banking crisis in testimony on Capitol Hill. He seeks more resources to police crypto firms whose business model, he says, is "noncompliance."
April 18 -
Companies holding a Bitlicense will have to follow similar standards for consumer protection, safety and soundness, and pay more to cover the cost of regulations.
April 17 -
The committee will consider draft legislation governing stablecoins at a hearing on Wednesday featuring New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris.
April 17