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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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    Randal Quarles, governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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    Jay Clayton, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • National banks
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    By George Yacik
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  • Bitcoin
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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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  • Bitcoin
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    By George Yacik
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    By George Yacik
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    Bitcoin’s wild ride; Wells names three directors

    Digital currency jumps through $11,000 before falling below $9,500 in a volatile day of trading; bank faces growing regulatory scrutiny.

    By George Yacik
    November 30
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  • Morning scan
    OCC warns Wells Fargo; Mulvaney wins

    Bank faces a formal enforcement action for problems in mortgages and auto insurance; Judge throws out lawsuit, although plaintiff promises an appeal.

    By George Yacik
    November 29
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  • Morning scan
    Mulvaney asserts control over CFPB; trouble at Wells FX unit

    Judge says he will move quickly on who should head the agency; group allegedly overcharged hundreds of clients.

    By George Yacik
    November 28
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  • Morning scan
    Showdown at the CFPB; Westerman bolts HSBC

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    By George Yacik
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    CFPB Director Richard Cordray
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