Banking Regulation
Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push
The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation.
U.S. Banking Regulators Issue Crypto 'Safekeeping' Statement, Not Pushing New Policy
The federal agencies that oversee the U.S. banking system put out some guidance on properly keeping customers' crypto assets.
Figure Abandons Quest to be U.S. Chartered Crypto Bank After Three-Year Fight
Anchorage Digital stands alone as the only OCC-chartered crypto bank after other efforts have fizzled out or been withdrawn.
Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings
New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said.
EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules
Lawmakers have previously favored ‘prohibitive’ capital requirements to keep unbacked crypto assets out of the banking system
EU Governments Friendly to Tough Crypto Bank-Capital Restrictions, Negotiator Says
The move could mean assets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are given the maximum possible risk weight as part of a lengthy set of banking laws, which could be agreed as soon as next week.
EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.
Even Licensed Firms Say Opening Bank Accounts Is Hard in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has said it wants to be a crypto hub but its banks are rejecting account opening applications.
Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Local Banks There Is No Ban on Crypto Firms
Crypto companies have complained that opening bank accounts in the jurisdiction is difficult.
Crypto Banking Rules Could Be Modified if Market Reacts, Basel Committee Chair Says
Controversial rules unveiled last year would discourage banks from holding assets such as bitcoin that are deemed risky
